"Shy" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"shy" Definition
- (of people) nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people synonym timid
- showing that somebody is nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
- (of animals) easily frightened and not willing to come near people
- [not before noun] (used especially in negative sentences) afraid of doing something or being involved in something
- [not before noun] shy (of something) (especially North American English, informal) not having quite the amount that is needed to be something or to reach a particular figure
- -shy (in compounds) avoiding or not liking the thing mentioned
"shy" Synonyms & Antonyms
"shy" synonyms:
- timid,
- diffident,
- reticent,
- self-effacing,
- shrinking,
- timorous,
- mousy,
- fearful,
- apprehensive,
- nervous,
- hesitant,
- reluctant,
- doubting,
- wary,
- suspicious,
- chary,
- unconfident,
- feeble,
- irresolute
"shy" antonyms:
- confident,
- bold,
- brash,
- arrogant,
- brazen,
- poised,
- self-confident,
- aggressive,
- cheeky,
- dashing,
- forward,
- loud,
- self-assured,
- spirited,
- assertive,
- audacious,
- daring,
- dauntless,
- fearless