noun
shyness
SHEYE-nuhs
noun
1
The quality of feeling nervous or uneasy around other people.
"Her shyness made small talk with strangers difficult."
How to Use Shyness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tendency to feel nervous or self-conscious in social situations.
Word Forms
shynesses plural
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Etymology
From "shy" plus the suffix "-ness."