3.4.2.4.3 Shy, timid

Use this domain for words related to feeling shy--to feel bad (afraid) when you are with people because you think they might think something bad about you if you say or do something (for instance, being afraid to talk, feeling inadequate to do what is required in a social situation, or not feeling as good as other people).

  • What words refer to feeling shy?
    be shy, feel shy,
  • What words refer to the feeling of shyness?
    shyness, inhibition
  • What words describe someone who feels shy?
    shy, timid, uncomfortable, bashful, coy, diffident, reserved, withdrawn, introverted, inhibited
  • What words refer to causing someone to feel shy?
    inhibit, intimidate, make you feel uncomfortable,
  • What words refer to something that causes someone to feel shy?
    intimidation,
  • What words describe something that causes someone to feel shy?
    inhibiting, intimidating, uncomfortable,
  • What words refer to not being shy?
    come out of your shell, come out of yourself, open up
  • What words refer to helping someone to not be shy?
    bring someone out of their shell, bring someone out, put someone at ease,