Shyness
Shyness noun - A feeling of fear of embarrassment.
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Synonyms for Shyness
Uncertainty and shyness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncertainty" instead a noun "Shyness".
Uncertainty
Uncertainty noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Shyness and uncertainty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shyness" instead a noun "Uncertainty".
Nearby Words: uncertain, uncertainly
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- weakness and shyness
- weakness and uncertainty
- reservation and shyness
- reservation and uncertainty
- apprehension and shyness
- apprehension and uncertainty
- reserve and shyness
- reserve and uncertainty
- wariness and shyness
- wariness and uncertainty
- suspicion and shyness
- suspicion and uncertainty
- insecurity and shyness
- insecurity and uncertainty
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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The Doctor and Clara, less out of shyness or uncertainty about their feelings, but out of a wish to act mature and avoid unreasonable expectations in favor of preserving their deep, underlying friendship.
- While this could easily be interpreted as a result of her shyness and uncertainty, at least one member of the creative team (choreographer Gillian Lynne, IIRC) has claimed Christine was startled by brushing against the Phantom's, er, non-musical organ.
Source: Radar / Theatre
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