shyness

language: en

definitions

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

examples

  1. Her shyness made it hard to speak up.

    Her shyness made it hard to speak up.

  2. The shyness of the crowd was palpable.

    The shyness of the crowd was palpable.