Dictionary Check: shyer

"shyer" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

adjective

lacking self-confidence

Example: "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"
adjective

short

Example: "eleven is one shy of a dozen"
Synonyms:
shy
adjective

wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

Example: "shy of strangers"
Synonyms:
shy

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