Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Feeling nervous or uncomfortable in the presence of other people.
Shy
/ʃʌɪ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
I turned round and Jeeves shied like a startled mustang.
Although I write boldly I am a shy man.
He seemed very embarrassed and shy.
Etymology:
The word shy originates from Middle English schy meaning easily frightened, reserved, or timid, derived from Old English sceoh, and related to Old Norse skya meaning to dread or shrink from.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
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