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shyness

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1 as in embarrassment, restraint

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for shyness

bashfulness,
constraint,
embarrassment,
inhibition,
restraint,
skittishness

faintheartedness,
timidity,
timidness,
timorousness

hesitation,
indecision,
indecisiveness,
irresoluteness,
irresolution

alarm
(also alarum),
anxiety,
apprehension,
concern,
discomposure,
dismay,
fear,
panic,
upset,
worry

cowardice,
cowardliness,
cravenness,
spinelessness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for shyness

audaciousness,
audacity,
boldness,
cojones
[slang],
guts,
nerve

assurance,
confidence,
self-assertiveness,
self-assurance,
self-confidence

composure,
coolness,
insouciance,
nonchalance,
unconcern

backbone,
decisiveness,
determination,
fiber,
firmness,
fortitude,
gameness,
grit,
gumption,
mettle,
resoluteness,
resolution,
spunk

bravery,
courage,
courageousness,
daring,
dauntlessness,
doughtiness,
fearlessness,
gutsiness,
intrepidity,
intrepidness,
valor

brazenness,
cheek,
effrontery,
gall,
temerity

2 as in humility, modesty

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for shyness

humility,
meekness,
modesty

felicitousness,
gracefulness

affability,
cordiality,
friendliness,
geniality,
hospitality,
sociability

decency,
decorousness,
decorum,
gentilesse,
polish,
politesse,
propriety,
respectability,
seemliness

deference,
respect

elegance,
refinement

suaveness,
unctuousness,
urbanity

breeding,
manners

chivalrousness,
chivalry,
courtliness,
gallantry,
gentlemanliness,
knighthood,
knightliness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for shyness

discourteousness,
discourtesy,
impoliteness,
incivility,
rudeness,
surliness,
ungraciousness

audaciousness,
audacity,
boldness,
brashness,
brassiness,
disrespect,
impertinence,
impudence,
insolence,
sauciness,
shamelessness

boorishness,
churlishness,
clownishness,
loutishness,
vulgarity

casualness,
informality

delinquency,
improperness,
impropriety,
inappropriateness,
incorrectness,
indecency

inconsiderateness,
inconsideration,
thoughtlessness

arrogance,
conceit,
presumption,
pretentiousness

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shying (from or away from)

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