bojaźliwy — meaning in English

English meaning

• shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
• timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.
• timorous adj Tending to be easily frightened; shy, timid.

Senses

bojaźliwy is used for these senses in English:

• pusillanimous Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. [from 16th c.]
• shy Easily frightened; timid.
• timid Lacking in courage or confidence.
• timorous (archaic) Feeling fear; afraid, fearful, frightened.

shy — full definition

1. adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
2. adj Just short of or falling below a stated amount.
3. verb To move back suddenly out of fear or caution.

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