Shy


Synonyms for shy
adj quiet and self-conscious

reticent
wary
cautious
diffident
demure
hesitant
introverted
fearful
nervous
humble
bashful

coy
modest
sheepish
circumspect
apprehensive
self-effacing
suspicious
timid
afraid
reluctant
recessive

reserved
retiring
disinclined
indisposed
loner
introvert
shrinking
averse
backward
chary
conscious

distrustful
loath
shamefaced
skittish
unresponsive
unwilling
unassertive
unassured
uneager
uneffusive
unsocial

Antonyms for shy

heedless
incautious
indiscreet
rash
confident
extroverted
brave
courageous
unafraid
conceited
egotistical
unabashed

immodest
fearless
eager
disposed
inclined
willing
unreserved
adequate
enough
sufficient
forward
careless

uncareful
bold
aggressive
unfearful
calm
unworried
proud
unashamed
outgoing
bent
unshy

Synonyms
adj lacking, failing

scant
wanting
scanty

short
deficient
inadequate

insufficient
scarce
unsufficient

Antonyms

adequate
sufficient
confident

extroverted
unreserved
enough

unashamed
unshy

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