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What Does Shyness Mean?

Noun

  • The feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people.
  • Not wanting to talk or play with others because you feel shy.

Shyness — Full Explanation

Shyness is when you feel nervous or quiet around other people. You might not want to talk or play with them because you feel a little shy.

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Shyness Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
शर्मी (sharmi)

sharmi

लज्जा (lajja)

lajja

शर्मीला (sharmila)

sharmila

kannada
ಶೀಲ

shīla

ಶೀಲವಿಲ್ಲದಿಕೆ

shīlavilladike

ನಿಷ್ಕ್ರಿಯತೆ

niṣkriyate

bengali
লজ্জা

lojja

শরম

shorom

লজ্জা

lojja

spanish
timidez

ti-mi-dez

cautela

cau-te-la

timidez

ti-mi-dez

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shyness

What does 'shyness' mean?
Shyness is when someone feels nervous or uncomfortable around other people. They might not want to talk or join in activities.
How do you pronounce 'shyness'?
You say 'shyness' like this: shy-ness. The first part sounds like 'shy' and the second part is 'ness'.
What is the origin of the word 'shyness'?
The word 'shyness' comes from the word 'shy', which means being quiet or reserved. It has been used in English for a long time!
What is the meaning of 'shyness' in Hindi?
The word 'shyness' in Hindi is 'शर्मीला' (Sharmīlā).