shyness
Example Sentences
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By then, I had gained self-confidence and my shyness had evaporated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Dr. Cohen also speaks candidly about the anxiety and shyness that sometimes limited his professional opportunities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025
Coaches who worked with him recognised his ability, but the player's shyness stopped him from establishing himself.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2025
But there was more to his shyness; he was a leader of steely resolve.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2024
Even then, however, Madison’s habitual shyness and his willingness to remain within Jefferson's shadow probably concealed the extent of his independent influence on the partnership.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
