shy

1. superl. Easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird. Source: opted

2. superl. Reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach. Source: opted

3. superl. Cautious; wary; suspicious. Source: opted

4. a. To start suddenly aside through fright or suspicion; -- said especially of horses. Source: opted

5. v. t. To throw sidewise with a jerk; to fling; as, to shy a stone; to shy a slipper. Source: opted

6. n. A sudden start aside, as by a horse. Source: opted

7. n. A side throw; a throw; a fling. Source: opted

8. adj. lacking self-confidence Source: wordnet

9. adj. wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things Source: wordnet

10. n. a quick throw Source: wordnet

11. v. start suddenly, as from fright Source: wordnet

12. v. throw quickly Source: wordnet

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