Shyness Meaning
/ˈʃaɪnəs/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
Sentence Examples
Off hand, I'd say her problem is shyness.
I like him all the better for his shyness.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her intense ____ made it hard for her to make friends at the new school.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her natural ____ made it difficult for her to give a presentation in front of such a large audience.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Middle English shy English shy Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English shyness From shy + -ness.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her intense ____ made it hard for her to make friends at the new school.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her natural ____ made it difficult for her to give a presentation in front of such a large audience.