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   shy

   /ʃʌɪ/

   adjective

   • 1. nervous or timid in the company of other people: "I was pretty shy at school"
   • ▪ slow or reluctant to do (something): "the wealthy have become less shy of displaying their privilege"
   • ▪ having a dislike of or aversion to a specified thing: "he was very car shy when he came here"
   • ▪ (of a wild mammal or bird) reluctant to remain in sight of humans: "otters are very shy animals"
   • 2. less than; short of: informal "the shares are 29p shy of their flotation price"
   • ▪ before: "he left school just shy of his fourteenth birthday"
   • 3. (of a plant) not bearing flowers or fruit well or prolifically.

   verb

   • 1. (especially of a horse) start suddenly aside in fright at an object, noise, or movement: "their horses shied at the unfamiliar sight"
   • ▪ avoid doing or becoming involved in (something) due to nervousness or a lack of confidence: "don't shy away from saying what you think"

   noun

   • 1. a sudden startled movement, especially of a frightened horse.

   Word Origin Old Englishscēoh ‘(of a horse) easily frightened’, of Germanic origin; related to German scheuen ‘shun’, scheuchen ‘scare’; compare with eschew. The verb dates from the mid 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shyer noun

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2. conversation-skills-core.com › what-is-shynessWhat is Shyness (& Why NOT Knowing Keeps You Shy)

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   5 days ago · Webster’s currently defines shyness as “uncomfortable in the presence of others.” But basically, shyness stems from a fear of people in one form or another. Now, fear is a strong word, and you may at first reject the idea you’re afraid of people.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › once bitten, twice shyOnce bitten, twice shy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   3 days ago · The meaning of ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY is —used to mean that a person who has failed or been hurt when trying to do something is careful or fearful about doing it again.

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   1 day ago · Depressant. Colloquially known as " downers ", depressants or central nervous system (CNS) depressants are drugs that lower neurotransmission levels, decrease the electrical activity of brain cells, or reduce arousal or stimulation in various areas of the brain. [1]

5. www.msn.com › en-au › health15 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do - MSN

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   5 days ago · They Don’t Give Away Their Power. Allowing others to control your emotions or actions is a sign of weakness. Mentally strong women retain power by setting boundaries and standing up for ...

6. www.healthyplace.com › anxiety-panic › anxiety-and-childrenThe Shy Child: Overcoming Shyness in Children | HealthyPlace

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   5 days ago · The shy child is a common issue for parents. It is thought that sometimes shyness in children is inherited while other times, it is due to environmental factors. Shyness is not pathological; it is simply a feeling of uneasiness around others, particularly those who are unknown.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › coconut shyCoconut shy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 26, 2024 · The meaning of COCONUT SHY is an outdoor game in which players throw balls at coconuts set up on poles in order to knock them down.

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   4 days ago · Why SHY? 1. Exposure to short-term U.S. Treasury bonds 2. Targeted access to a specific segment of the U.S. Treasury market 3. Use to customize your exposure to Treasuries