shy (292 synonym found)

Shy has 292 synonyms. The top synonyms for shy are straddle the fence, think twice about, stop to consider, self-distrustful, make bones about, beg the question, in short supply, evade the issue and 284 more. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for shy?

A common synonym for shy is straddle the fence. Other synonyms include think twice about, stop to consider, self-distrustful, make bones about.

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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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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