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as in bashfulness
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as in humility
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Recent Examples of shyness
Although it’s still considered rare, it’s often misdiagnosed as shyness — which can delay treatment.
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Erin Silvia, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
And the ego needed to overcome shyness and stage fright collides with the endless rejection that defines the profession.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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
The shyness could play a factor in one of the reasons why the spry pup is still under the care of the shelter.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Rose's shyness made the initial transition to shelter life difficult, with the dog struggling to adjust to the hustle and bustle of her new life.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Erin Silvia, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
And the ego needed to overcome shyness and stage fright collides with the endless rejection that defines the profession.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
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
The shyness could play a factor in one of the reasons why the spry pup is still under the care of the shelter.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Rose's shyness made the initial transition to shelter life difficult, with the dog struggling to adjust to the hustle and bustle of her new life.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shyness
Noun
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Politics often influenced these decisions, as living in the mansion could conflict with an image of humility or connection to everyday New Yorkers.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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That can be accomplished with good taste and humility.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Remember his embarrassment after winning the 2016 presidential election but losing the national popular vote?—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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For years now, Fuentes has been both an embarrassment to the right and an indicator of what’s brewing in the id of conservatism.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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May the Spirit of God, who is truth and strength, and instils meekness and courage, sustain you.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Oct. 2025
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Most Canadians want uncomplicated lives, a desire for calm that can be misinterpreted by louder people as meekness.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Reverence for the past, and reluctance to destroy until the risks of destruction are fully known, is not timidity but wisdom, in architecture as in life.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The timidity of the tactics was utterly shameful.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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English wasn’t tied to the same expectations of obedience, modesty, or loyalty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Queen Camilla’s monochrome attire and choice of mantilla fall under papal protocol, requiring women who meet with the pope to wear black and a veil, symbolizing respect and modesty.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But do not confuse its indifference for inhibition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Oct. 2025
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The key is to relax, let go of your inhibitions, and just have fun.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Consumers such as young adults seeking sociability or elderly patients seeking relief, and everyone in between, are denied the option to choose products aligned with responsible use.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Riley, a Northern California native, who has always exuded a Zen-like geniality, was part of a generation of young American composers who had turned away from audience-alienating atonal music, which had been proselytized by their teachers in the science-minded postwar academy.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Shyness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shyness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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