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Noun
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Chambers, meanwhile, is leaning into shyness on this album cycle by frequently covering her face in photos.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025 -
This can range from occasional nerves and shyness to paralyzing fears of social situations and people.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are more costs — to say nothing of further public embarrassment — to consider.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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During reunion weekend, former editors and writers also like to see their youthful work through a lens of nostalgia, (sometimes) embarrassment, and joy.—
Joshua Finnell,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With a mix of timidity and emotion, Ferentz held the game ball in the locker room.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Indulgence can tip over into self-indulgence all too easily; holding back can result in a timidity that makes a song sound at odds with its subject.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Maintaining the correct proportion of excitation to inhibition is critical for keeping the brain healthy and harmonious.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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This also supports the idea that swearing can momentarily activate mental states that reduce inhibition and allow the body and mind to perform at a higher level.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On multiple occasions, Johnson has pointed the blame at those who flee police and credited officers with showing restraint in pursuits.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those charges include four counts each of counterfeiting−delivery/possession of property and knowingly selling counterfeit, nonfunctional or noncompliant supplemental restraint systems.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If Monday’s recovery can shake off the skittishness felt during Friday’s rough market reversal .—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lewis says his skittishness stems from a fear that competitors will copy Darrow’s model, and from sensitivity around ethical rules about sharing attorneys’ fees with non-lawyers.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Bashfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bashfulness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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