shy synonyms

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[ US /ˈʃaɪ/ ]
[ UK /ʃˈa‍ɪ/ ]

Synonyms

Looking toward the past

modest restraint retiring backward timid coy diffident demure bashful self-effacing

Insufficient to meet the demand or requirement

under big short wanting inadequate excess insufficient scarce deficient

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