Needed and Shy

Needed

Needed adjective - Impossible to do without.

Shy and needed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shy" instead an adjective "Needed".

Nearby Words: need, needs, needy, needful, needing

Shy

Shy adjective - Easily frightened.

Needed and shy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Needed" instead an adjective "Shy".

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Red Leader's Nose Art indicates that he has been credited with four and a half kills, just shy of the five needed to be an Ace (and he splashes his fifth early in the dogfight).
  • Series / WKRP in Cincinnati Bailey Quarters (Jan Smithers) — The shy, conscientious intern, an office wallflower who could be surprisingly strong and articulate when needed.
  • Action Girl: Alex doesn't hesitate in the least to rush in and help when people need help, nor does she shy away from fighting when a fight is what is needed.
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