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Past progressive conjugation of shy.
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shy

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ADJECTIVE
(timid)-tímido
Synonyms for shy
cautious
cauteloso
introvert
introvertido
timid
tímido
unsociable
huraño
afraid
asustado
antisocial
insociable
apprehensive
aprensivo
bashful
tímido
cowardly
cobarde
demure
recatado
inhibited
cohibido
insecure
inseguro
introverted
introvertido
meek
manso
modest
modesto
quiet
silencioso
silent
callado
uncertain
indeciso
unsure
poco seguro
unwilling
no dispuesto
wary
cauteloso
withdrawn
introvertido
Antonyms for shy
bold
audaz
dauntless
intrépido
extroverted
extrovertido
flirtatious
coqueto
outgoing
extrovertido
adventurous
aventurero
arrogant
arrogante
assertive
autoritario
audacious
audaz
careless
indiferente
eager
entusiasta
gregarious
sociable
gutsy
con agallas
intrepid
intrépido
pushy
prepotente
sociable
sociable
social
sociable
spirited
lleno de vida
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