SHYNESS

shyness

(noun) a feeling of fear of embarrassment

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

shyness (usually uncountable, plural shynesses)

The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

Synonyms

• See also shyness

Source: Wiktionary


Shy"ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being shy. [Written also shiness.] Frequency in heavenly contemplation is particularly important to prevent a shyness bewtween God and thy soul. Baxter.

Syn.

– Bashfulness; reserve; coyness; timidity; diffidence. See Bashfulness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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