English to Shona Meaning of shy - nyara

Shy :

nyara

noun

kukanda, akakandira, nenamo, nyara, kukandirana, kupfuura, Kudzingwa, regedzeka, nesimba, kushenaira, rondedzero, bara

verb

kukanda, akakandira, kukanda pasi, nyara

adjective

nyara, nyara-nyara, kutsvuka kumeso, Coy, fenda, gwara, vanotya, kutya, sada, Havatombodi, kunzwa delicacy, ratsverudzwa, nyararisa, zvemumba, nyara kuti kambani

Shies :: shiesShy :: nyaraShyer :: shyerShyest :: shyestShying :: shyingShyly :: achinyaririraShyness :: kunyara

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Definitions of shy in English

Noun(1) a quick throw
Verb(1) start suddenly, as from fright(2) throw quickly
Adjective(1) lacking self-confidence(2) short(3) wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

Examples of shy in English

(1) Morgan almost stooped in mid-stride causing the horse to shy away.(2) He seemed very shy and nervous, and getting words out of his mouth was like pulling teeth.(3) Interviewees reported that shy students were more vulnerable to teasing.(4) He rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment, giving a shy smile.(5) She was absolutely charming, rather maternal and incredibly shy herself.(6) Noise must be kept to a minimum, as tigers are shy .(7) I never dreamed I would get so close to one of these shy animals.(8) At first the animals were quite shy , but they have settled in well.(9) Build a brush pile near your feeder to make sparrows, towhees, and other shy birds feel more at home, but be sure it won't harbor roaming cats.(10) Today, this area of Broadland still attracts these shy birds.(11) The Opeh was an extremely shy bird, and very rarely came within sight of a human.(12) And he grinned that shy little grin that I was learning to love.(13) The stallion snorted in the way that only horses could and began to shy at something on the side of the trail.(14) The shy monkey species was already known to local tribespeople called the Wanyakyusa.(15) A third explanation for our finding is that shy children may be more sensitive to the symptoms of illness or more likely to reflect on their internal states.(16) Jayalalitha, a once shy , timid, tiny introvert, was so outstanding in her studies that her portrait hangs in her school as a star alumnus with academic excellence as her only passion.

Related Phrases of shy

(1) shy away ::

kuzeza

(2) be shy ::

vachinyara

(3) to be shy ::

kuva nyara

(4) feel shy ::

vanonzwa vachinyara

(5) shy away from ::

kuzeza

(6) camera shy ::

kamera nyara

(7) being shy ::

kuva nyara

(8) work-shy ::

basa-nyara

(9) shy of ::

nyara pamusoro

(10) make shy ::

kuti nyara

Related Phrases of shy

(1) shy away ::

kuzeza

(2) be shy ::

vachinyara

(3) to be shy ::

kuva nyara

(4) feel shy ::

vanonzwa vachinyara

(5) shy away from ::

kuzeza

(6) camera shy ::

kamera nyara

(7) being shy ::

kuva nyara

(8) work-shy ::

basa-nyara

(9) shy of ::

nyara pamusoro

(10) make shy ::

kuti nyara

Synonyms

Adjective

1. bashful ::

nyara-nyara

2. diffident ::

diffident

3. farouche ::

farouche

4. timid ::

nyara

5. sheepish ::

sheepish

6. reserved ::

dzakachengetedzwa

7. reticent ::

asingadi

9. retiring ::

ndatomboenda pamudyandigere

10. self-effacing ::

nokuzvidzora effacing

11. withdrawn ::

akadzora

12. timorous ::

timorous

13. mousy ::

mousy

14. nervous ::

huta

15. insecure ::

sava nechokwadi

16. unconfident ::

unconfident

18. repressed ::

vaidzvinyirirwa

19. self-conscious ::

kusununguka

20. embarrassed ::

kunyara

Antonyms

1. audacious ::

unotyisa ungatsunga

2. bold ::

oneka

3. daring ::

ushingiwo

4. dashing ::

kumhanya

5. hardy ::

akaomarara

6. venturous ::

venturous

Different Forms

shies, shy, shyer, shyest, shying, shyly, shyness

Word Example from TV Shows

Because he's SHY.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 1

Ball-parking at it, I'd say we're a quarter to a half a pound SHY.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 10

Be a little SHY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

I'm not too SHY and passive.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

you were concerned that I might be too passive and SHY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

Examples of shy from TV Shows

Because he's SHY.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 1

Ball-parking at it, I'd say we're a quarter to a half a pound SHY.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 10

Be a little SHY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

I'm not too SHY and passive.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

you were concerned that I might be too passive and SHY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

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