A1 — Beginneradjective
timido
shy, timid, bashful
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
riservatoschivointroversoimpacciato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
coraggiosoaudaceestroversosicuro di sé
Usage note
'Riservato' means reserved rather than openly shy. 'Schivo' implies someone who avoids contact. 'Impacciato' means awkward/clumsy in social situations.
Example
"Da bambino ero molto timido e non parlavo con gli estranei."
"As a child I was very shy and didn't talk to strangers."
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