Shy

Definition:

(superl.) Easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird.
(superl.) Reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach.
(superl.) Cautious; wary; suspicious.
(a.) To start suddenly aside through fright or suspicion; -- said especially of horses.
(v. t.) To throw sidewise with a jerk; to fling; as, to shy a stone; to shy a slipper.
(n.) A sudden start aside, as by a horse.
(n.) A side throw; a throw; a fling.

Compare shy with other words:

abashed vs. shy

awkward vs. shy

embarrass vs. shy

shy vs. tentative

discreet vs. shy

innocent vs. shy

shy vs. withdrawn

anxiety vs. shy

introvert vs. shy

blushful vs. shy

shameful vs. shy

insecure vs. shy

obtrusive vs. shy

nervous vs. shy

ashamed vs. shy

diffident vs. shy

sheepish vs. shy

shy vs. unassuming

reticent vs. shy

retiring vs. shy

shamefast vs. shy

shy vs. shyness

shy vs. throwing

audacious vs. shy

reserved vs. shy

insufficient vs. shy

bashful vs. shy

embarrassed vs. shy

shy vs. timorous

introverted vs. shy