Synonyms for shy

Other words for “shy”, grouped by meaning.

We found 5 synonyms for “shy”. The most common are diffident, timid, unsure, insufficient, wary.

adjective lacking self-confidence

Synonymsdiffident timid unsure

adjective short

Similarinsufficient

adjective wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

Similarwary

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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