SHYNESS

Shyness

Shyness is the feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness especially when a person is in proximity to other people. This commonly occurs in new situations or with unfamiliar people. Shyness can be a characteristic of people who have low self-esteem. Stronger forms of shyness are usually referred to as social anxiety or social phobia.

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shyness

Noun

  1. The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.
    His shyness kept him from asking her to the prom.


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