English to Swahili Meaning of shy - aibu

Shy :

aibu

noun

kutupa, kutupwa, lami, aibu, kupita, kurusha, huru, juhudi, jitihada, insha, risasi

verb

kutupa, kutupwa, kutupa chini, aibu

adjective

aibu, kukata tamaa, mwoga, kuogofya, kusita, nia, walichukia, hofu ya, hisia delicacy, aibika, wakashindwa, ndani, aibu ya kampuni

Shies :: shiesShy :: aibuShyer :: shyerShyest :: shyestShying :: shyingShyly :: shylyShyness :: shyness

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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 ::

kujiengua

(2) be shy ::

aibu

(3) to be shy ::

kuwa aibu

(4) feel shy ::

kujisikia aibu

(5) shy away from ::

aibu mbali

(6) camera shy ::

haya kwa kamera

(7) being shy ::

kuwa aibu

(8) work-shy ::

kazi aibu

(9) shy of ::

aibu ya

(10) make shy ::

kufanya aibu

Related Phrases of shy

(1) shy away ::

kujiengua

(2) be shy ::

aibu

(3) to be shy ::

kuwa aibu

(4) feel shy ::

kujisikia aibu

(5) shy away from ::

aibu mbali

(6) camera shy ::

haya kwa kamera

(7) being shy ::

kuwa aibu

(8) work-shy ::

kazi aibu

(9) shy of ::

aibu ya

(10) make shy ::

kufanya aibu

Synonyms

Adjective

1. bashful ::

bashful

2. diffident ::

diffident

3. farouche ::

farouche

4. timid ::

timid

5. sheepish ::

sheepish

6. reserved ::

zimehifadhiwa

7. reticent ::

kutofanya lolote

9. retiring ::

kustaafu

10. self-effacing ::

binafsi effacing

11. withdrawn ::

kuondoka

12. timorous ::

mwoga

13. mousy ::

mousy

14. nervous ::

neva

15. insecure ::

salama

16. unconfident ::

unconfident

18. repressed ::

repressed

19. self-conscious ::

Kujitambua

20. embarrassed ::

aibu

Antonyms

1. audacious ::

audacious

2. bold ::

ujasiri

3. daring ::

daring

4. dashing ::

dashing

5. hardy ::

imara

6. venturous ::

venturous

Different Forms

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

Word Example from TV Shows

Well, don't stare too long. They're SHY.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 1

I'm not too SHY and passive.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

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

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 10

Of course you can. You're SHY.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3

Because he's SHY.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 1

Examples of shy from TV Shows

Well, don't stare too long. They're SHY.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 1

I'm not too SHY and passive.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

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

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 10

Of course you can. You're SHY.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 3

Because he's SHY.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 1

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