Synonyms for shy

Synonyms for (noun) shy

Synonyms: shy

Definition: a quick throw

Usage: he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman

Similar words: throw

Definition: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

Usage: the catcher made a good throw to second base


Synonyms for (verb) shy

Synonyms: shy

Definition: throw quickly

Similar words: throw

Definition: propel through the air

Usage: throw a frisbee


Synonyms: shy

Definition: start suddenly, as from fright

Similar words: jump, start, startle

Definition: move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

Usage: She startled when I walked into the room


Synonyms for (adj) shy

Synonyms: shy

Definition: wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

Usage: shy of strangers

Similar words: wary

Definition: marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

Usage: they were wary in their movements; a wary glance at the black clouds; taught to be wary of strangers


Synonyms: shy

Definition: short

Usage: eleven is one shy of a dozen

Similar words: deficient, insufficient

Definition: of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

Usage: insufficient funds


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