nieśmiały — meaning in English

English meaning

• awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
• 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.

Senses

nieśmiały is used for these senses in English:

• awkward Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
• shy Easily frightened; timid.
• shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
• shy Cautious; wary; suspicious.
• timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

awkward — full definition

1. adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
2. adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
3. adj Difficult to deal with or handle.

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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