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bashfulness diffidence modesty humility reserve restraint timidity fearfulness apprehensiveness nervousness anxiety self-consciousness awkwardness unease discomfort embarrassment inhibition introversion quietness unassertiveness meekness mildness gentleness reticence coyliness demureness blushfulness sheepishness abashment shamefacedness humiliation

The state or feeling of being shy, which is a permanent or temporary feeling of fear, self-consciousness, and awkwardness in the presence of others.

A personality trait characterized by a lack of confidence or a tendency to be intimidated by others.

Her shyness made it difficult for her to make friends in a new school.
He overcame his shyness to give a presentation in front of the whole class.
The actor's shyness offstage was in stark contrast to her confident performances.

confidence assertiveness boldness fearlessness courage outgoingness sociability extroversion forwardness aggressiveness brashness pushiness arrogance conceit haughtiness presumptuousness impertinence impudence cheekiness sauciness brazenness audacity