shyness

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    the quality of being shy; timidity or lack of confidence in social situations
    de: Schüchternheit
  2. noun
    a feeling of self-consciousness or embarrassment in the presence of others
    de: Schamgefühl

examples

  1. Her shyness made it hard to speak up.

    Ihre Schüchternheit machte es schwer, zu sprechen.

  2. The shyness of the crowd was palpable.

    Die Schüchternheit der Menge war spürbar.