🇬🇧 Shy meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Shy means feeling nervous, quiet, or a little scared to talk or be noticed when other people are around, even if you actually want to join in.

I’m so shy that even my shadow has to start conversations first.

The shy robot waved hello, then immediately pretended it was just rebooting.

Our shy dog barks at strangers, then runs behind me to hide.

The shy alarm clock rang once, whispered “sorry,” and let me sleep in.

A shy ghost tried to haunt our house, but it only whispered, “Boo?” and then apologized.

A shy girl sits on a park bench. She is shy and looks at the ground. A shy boy walks by with a small dog. He is shy, so he does not talk. The boy puts his hand out. The shy girl takes the hand and smiles. They play and feel warm.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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