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SHY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word shy. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word shy. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SHY

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1diffident
adjectiveadj
2timid
adjectiveadj
3bashful
adjectiveadj
4coy
adjectiveadj
5demure
adjectiveadj
6introverted
adjectiveadj
7reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
8reticent
adjectiveadj
9unsure
adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For SHY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
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Alternatives for DIFFIDENT

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