Sentences with shy
shy
S s - She was a shy, quiet-spoken girl.
- You should not be shy of having your say in the running of the school. [+ of]
- Shy1 implies a shrinking from the notice of others and a reticence in approaching them, either as an inherent trait or as resulting from inexperience; , bashful implies such shyness as is displayed in awkward behavior and embarrassed timidity; , diffident implies a self-distrust and lack of self-confidence that makes one reluctant to assert oneself; , modest implies an unassuming manner in one who, because of ability, achievements, etc., might be expected to assert himself or herself strongly; , demure, in current usage, suggests a decorously modest manner, often one that is affectedly so
- Llewelyn's stallion shied as the wind sent sparks flying. [VERB]
- Workshy
- The horse shied at the snake in the road
- The horse shied at the gunshot
- shying stones at a target
- I am a bit shy of that sort of person.
- shy of funds.
- Still a few dollars shy of our goal; an inch shy of being six feet.
- She fought shy of making the final decision.