shy

Letters that make shy

s, h, y are letters that make 'shy'

Words within shy

are words within 'shy'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of shy

ashy is a word created by adding a letter to 'shy'

5 possible definitions for 'shy'

Shy as "lacking self-confidence"

Under this definition, shy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

diffident, timid, unsure have the same meaning as 'shy'

Antonyms

confident has the opposite meaning of shy

Attributes of shy

confidence is an attribute of shy.

Derivatives of shy

timidity, timorousness, timidness, shyness, diffidence, self-doubt, self-distrust are derivatives of 'shy'.

Shy as "a quick throw"

Under this definition, shy is a noun and has the following properties:

shy as a type

'shy' can be a type of throw.

Derivatives of shy

shy is a derivative of shy.

Example of shy used within this context

"he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"

Shy as "throw quickly"

Under this definition, shy is a verb and has the following properties:

shy as a type

'shy' can be a type of throw.

Derivatives of shy

shy is a derivative of shy.

Shy as "start suddenly, as from fright"

Under this definition, shy is a verb and has the following properties:

shy as a type

'shy' can be a type of jump, start, startle.

Shy as "wary and distrustful, disposed to avoid persons or things"

Under this definition, shy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to shy

wary is similar to shy.

Example of shy used within this context

"shy of strangers"


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