shyness

language: pt

definitions

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

examples

  1. Her shyness made it hard to speak up.

    Sua timidez dificultou falar.

  2. The shyness of the crowd was palpable.

    A timidez da multidão era palpável.