Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Shy"

A: To shy away from a situation or a task is to avoid it or refuse to do it because you are nervous or fearful. It comes from being shy.

A: shy means nervous/ not confident/humble

A: Just below
If I have $29.50 I could say "I have just shy of $30"

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A: Because. 「Shy から」いみです。

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"shy away from":

1. Despite her talent, she always shied away from the spotlight.
2. Don't shy away from challenges; they help you grow and learn.
3. He never shies away from expressing his opinions, no matter how unpopular they may be.

And here are a few common expressions:

1. "Shy away from confrontation" means to avoid or be hesitant in facing conflicts.
2. "Shy away from responsibility" means to avoid taking on tasks or duties.
3. "Shy away from the truth" means to avoid acknowledging or accepting the reality.
4. "Shy away from commitment" means to be hesitant or reluctant in making long-term commitments.
5. "Shy away from the camera" means to feel uncomfortable or reluctant about being photographed or filmed.

A: Just shy = very close, but not enough

You want to buy a shirt for $50 but you only have $47, you are just shy of $50.

You score 98% on an exam, you are just shy of a perfect score.

You get on the plane and there are only one or two seats left, the plane was just shy of being full.

You buy a lottery ticket and all the numbers match except one, you are just shy of hitting the jackpot.

He kicked the ball to the goal, but it was just shy and hit the pole.

A: I am a very shy person.
He is very shy.
I don't like being shy.
I am shy in front of strangers.

A: "Sorry, I am very shy"
"You are very shy"

A: He's too shy to ask for help.

I used to be shy as a kid.

She gave him a shy smile.

He doesn't like people taking pictures of him. He's camera shy.

Take some more cookies. Don't be shy!

The ball stopped just a few inches shy of the edge of the cliff.

Shy can sometimes be a verb, although it's not as common:

The horse shied at the thunder.

The stray dog shied away when I tried to pet it.

A: @FRA-ENG-LEARNER: shy = timide
coy = faussement timide

A: shy-Nervous or timid in the company of other people
example
I've gone from being shy and timid, to being quietly confident and assured.’

‘There were more days on which shy children complained of unwellness and parents observed symptoms of unwellness than for nonshy children.’

‘I've found that shy guys tend to go for the real outgoing girls because they're easiest to spot.’
Humble-Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
examples
‘I felt very humble when meeting her’

the surprise of many.’

‘Can you be stinking rich and love yourself and be proud of yourself and yet be humble and modest as well?’

‘She did nothing and was as modest and humble as an angel, yet she did everything to perfection.’

A: Shy means nervous or afraid of social situations. Introverts just like having time alone, but are not necessarily afraid of being social.

A: Shy is a social aspect of your personality. She was shy so she didn't reply my phone call. Timid can be used outside of social circumstances. I didn't swim in the ocean, because I was too timid. There are sharks!

A: Shy and timid are the most similar, coy is different.

Shy means nervous or reserved around other people. It has a connotation of being bashful. It feels warm and it's not a bad thing to call someone.
"The shy girl hid behind her mother's dress." = Think of a little girl peeking out from behind her mom at new people. She's curious but doesn't want to say anything.

"My daughter is very shy and has trouble making friends."
"The boy was too shy to talk to the other girls."

Timid shows a lack of courage or a lack of confidence, or it means you're easily frightened.
"The timid girl hid behind her mother's dress." = Think of a similar girl hiding behind her mom, but this one is much more nervous and scared.

"I was too timid to approach the aggressive crowd."
"He was too timid to ask his boss for a raise."
"The timid man jumped at the sudden knock on the door."

Coy usually describes a woman. It's when she is pretending to be shy to be more attractive; basically, to flirt.
"She gave him a coy smile as she led him down the hallway."

It can also mean reluctant to give details.
"He is coy about his age." = He doesn't really tell people how old he is.

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A: Shy

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A: When you use too here, it has to imply something, that you are too shy to dance in public or too shy to give a speech.

A: I'm shy.

A: Try:
I'm very shy, and learn English is a big problem for me