A2 — Elementarynoun
timidezza
shyness
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ritrosiariservatezzainsicurezzaimpacciointroversione
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sicurezzadisinvolturasfrontatezzaestroversioneaudacia
Usage note
'Timidezza' is shyness. 'Ritrosia' is reticence. 'Impaccio' is awkwardness. 'Disinvoltura' is ease/confidence.
Example
"La sua timidezza gli impediva di parlare in pubblico."
"His shyness prevented him from speaking in public."
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