shyness

1 of 1noun

/ˈʃaɪ.nəs/

1

a feeling of hesitancy, shame, or fearfulness in social situations

Her shyness made it hard for her to speak in front of large groups.
Shyness can sometimes be mistaken for aloofness.
He struggled with shyness during his first few weeks at the new school.
Despite his shyness, he managed to present his ideas clearly.
She tried to overcome her shyness by joining the debate team.