shyness

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Definitions

n.

The quality of being nervous, reserved, or uncomfortable in social situations.

害羞,腼腆,羞怯

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
shynessother
=shyness

Common Collocations

  • 1.overcome shyness克服害羞
  • 2.extreme shyness极度羞怯
  • 3.[natural shyness]天生的腼腆
  • 4.shyness around strangers在陌生人面前的羞怯

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her shyness made it difficult to make new friends at school.

  • 2.

    With practice and encouragement, he gradually overcame his shyness.

  • 3.

    Her shyness was often mistaken for arrogance by people who didn't know her.

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