shyness Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a feeling of fear of embarrassment
WordNet
Shy"ness noun
Definitions
The quality or state of being shy. Written also shiness .Frequency in heavenly contemplation is particularly important to prevent a shyness bewtween God and thy soul. Baxter.
Syn. -- Bashfulness; reserve; coyness; timidity; diffidence. See Bashfulness .