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Main Entry: 1 shy Pronunciation: \ˈshī\Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): shi·er or shy·er \ˈshī(-ə)r\; shi·est or shy·est \ˈshī-əst\Etymology: Middle English schey, from Old English scēoh; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off Date: before 12th century 1 : easily frightened : TIMID 2 : disposed to avoid a person or thing 3 : hesitant in committing oneself : CIRCUMSPECT 4 : sensitively diffident or retiring : RESERVED ; also : expressive of such a state or nature 5 : SECLUDED, HIDDEN 6 : having less than the full or specified amount or number : SHORT 7 : DISREPUTABLE — shy·ly adverb — shy·ness noun synonyms SHY, BASHFUL, DIFFIDENT, MODEST, COY mean not inclined to be forward. SHY implies a timid reserve and a shrinking from familiarity or contact with others . BASHFUL implies a frightened or hesitant shyness characteristic of childhood and adolescence . DIFFIDENT stresses a distrust of one’s own ability or opinion that causes hesitation in acting or speaking . MODEST suggests absence of undue confidence or conceit . COY implies a pretended shyness . © 2013 Merriam-Webster, Inc. Privacy Policy