shyness
definitions
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noun
the quality of being shy; timidity or lack of confidence in social situationsen: the quality of being shy; timidity or lack of confidence in social situations
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noun
a feeling of self-consciousness or embarrassment in the presence of othersen: a feeling of self-consciousness or embarrassment in the presence of others
examples
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Her shyness made it hard to speak up.
Her shyness made it hard to speak up.
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The shyness of the crowd was palpable.
The shyness of the crowd was palpable.