scheu — meaning in English

English meaning

• bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
• fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
• shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
• shyness noun The quality of feeling nervous or uneasy around other people.
• skittish adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.

Senses

scheu is used for these senses in English:

• bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
• fearful Tending to fear; timid.
• shy Easily frightened; timid.
• shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
• shyness The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
• skittish Easily scared or startled; timid.

fearful — full definition

1. adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
2. adj Causing fear; terrifying.
3. adj Very bad or severe (informal intensifier).

Related German words