SHYNESS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word shyness. (close relations)
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| bashfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • feeling embarrassed due to modesty | ||||||
| coy | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way • showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement • modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures | ||||||
| diffidence | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of self-confidence | ||||||
| inhibition | nounn | |||||
noun • (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires • the quality of being inhibited • (physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part • the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof) | ||||||
| introversion | nounn | |||||
noun • the condition of being folded inward or sheathed • the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface • (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings | ||||||
| reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||
| reticence | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary | ||||||
| self-consciousness | nounn | |||||
noun • embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you • self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you | ||||||
| timidity | nounn | |||||
noun • fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions • fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities | ||||||
