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Being Shy

"Shy" describes a personality trait marked by discomfort or apprehension in social situations. People who are shy may feel anxious, inhibited, or reluctant to engage openly with others, often preferring to avoid attention. This trait can impact social interactions, leading to quietness, reservation, or hesitation in unfamiliar settings. Shyness can vary in intensity, with some experiencing only mild discomfort and others feeling it more acutely, potentially affecting relationships and self-expression.

Spanish

Tímida/o - shy; bashful; timid; diffident (f-m)

Apocado - timid; diffident

Reservada/o - reserved (f-m)

Introvertida/o - introvert (f-m)

Reticente - reticent

Recatado - coy; demure

Mansa/o - meek (f-m)

Tranquila/o - quiet (f-m)

Retraído - withdrawn

Solitaria/o - reclusive

French

Timide - shy; bashful; timid; diffident

Réservé - reserved

Introvertie/introverti - introvert (f-m)

Réticent - reticent

Coquet - coy

Discret - demure

Doux - meek

Calme - quiet

Renfermé - withdrawn

Solitaire - reclusive

German

Schüchtern - shy; bashful; timid; coy

Zaghaft - timid

Zurückhaltend - reserved; diffident

Introvertiert - introvert; reticent

Sanftmütig - meek

Ruhig - quiet

Zurückgezogen - withdrawn; reclusive

Italian

Timido – shy
Schivo – bashful
Timido – timid
Diffidente – diffident
Riservato – reserved
Introverso – introvert
Reticente – reticent
Ritroso – coy
Modesto – demure
Mansueto – meek
Tranquillo – quiet
Chiuso – withdrawn
Recluso – reclusive

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