shy — Feelings and Emotions shy /ʃaɪ/ adjective CEFR A1 basic ★★★★★ core nervous about meeting or talking to other people “The shy boy did not speak in class.” Related words in this scene tirednervousconfidentsmileworriedlaughhappysadangryscaredexcitedsurprisedboredcalmconfusedembarrassedproudlonelyupsetrelaxedjealouscryfeellovehatehopehugrelievedgrumpycheerfulanxiousdisappointedcuriousgratefulhopefulcontent Practice this word Create worksheet