Shy and Wary

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Shy

Shy adjective - Wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things.

Usage example: shy of strangers

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Wary is a synonym for shy in quality topic. In some cases you can use "Wary" instead an adjective "Shy", when it comes to topics like careful, bashful, cautious, quiet and self-conscious.

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

Wary

Wary adjective - Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence.

Usage example: a wary glance at the black clouds

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Shy is a synonym for wary in quality topic. You can use "Shy" instead an adjective "Wary".

Nearby Words: wariness, warily

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