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shyness
[/ˈʃaɪnəs/]
noun
feminine
timidez
1.
the quality or state of being shy; lack of confidence or boldness in social situations
Her shyness prevented her from speaking up in class.
A timidez dela a impediu de falar na aula.
2.
a tendency to avoid social interaction or feel uncomfortable around others
He overcame his shyness by joining a public speaking club.
Ele superou sua timidez ao se juntar a um clube de oratória.
Synonyms
bashfulness
diffidence
self-consciousness
reticence
timidity
Antonyms
boldness
confidence
extroversion
assertiveness
outgoingness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
timidez
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
timidez
standard usage
São Paulo
timidez
standard usage
Portugal
acanhamento
alternative but less common than timidez
Related Idioms & Phrases
come out of one's shell
wallflower
retiring nature
socially awkward
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