292 Synonyms for Shy: sidestep, jib, recoil

shy (292 synonym found)

Shy has 292 synonyms. The top synonyms for shy are sidestep, jib, recoil, shrink, swerve, wince, bashful, scant and 284 more. Another word for shy is sidestep. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for shy?

A common synonym for shy is sidestep. Other synonyms include jib, recoil, shrink, swerve.

How many synonyms does shy have?

Shy has 292 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does shy mean?

(adj): easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird; reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach Example: "it is just shy of a mile from here to their house." (v): to avoid due to timidness or caution

Definition of shy:

(adj) : easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird; reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach

"it is just shy of a mile from here to their house."

(v) : to avoid due to timidness or caution; to jump back in fear

"I shy away from investment opportunities I don't understand."

(n) : act of throwing; place for throwing

"coconut shy"

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