English to Maori Meaning of shy - whakamā

Shy :

whakamā

noun

maka, te ware, whana rere, whakamā, kotaha, e haere, makanga, wewete, kaha, feinga, tuhinga roa, tautooraa, pere

verb

maka, maka iho, whakamā

adjective

whakamā, haama, numinumi, kamupene, hemo ana, wehi, hauwarea, mataku, momou, pai, te ekeeke, wehi o, kai mana'o, parure, taua Runanga, kiripiro, kāinga, whakamā o te kamupene

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Definitions of shy in English

Noun(1) a quick throw
Verb(1) start suddenly, as from fright(2) throw quickly
Adjective(1) lacking self-confidence(2) short(3) wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

Examples of shy in English

(1) Morgan almost stooped in mid-stride causing the horse to shy away.(2) He seemed very shy and nervous, and getting words out of his mouth was like pulling teeth.(3) Interviewees reported that shy students were more vulnerable to teasing.(4) He rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment, giving a shy smile.(5) She was absolutely charming, rather maternal and incredibly shy herself.(6) Noise must be kept to a minimum, as tigers are shy .(7) I never dreamed I would get so close to one of these shy animals.(8) At first the animals were quite shy , but they have settled in well.(9) Build a brush pile near your feeder to make sparrows, towhees, and other shy birds feel more at home, but be sure it won't harbor roaming cats.(10) Today, this area of Broadland still attracts these shy birds.(11) The Opeh was an extremely shy bird, and very rarely came within sight of a human.(12) And he grinned that shy little grin that I was learning to love.(13) The stallion snorted in the way that only horses could and began to shy at something on the side of the trail.(14) The shy monkey species was already known to local tribespeople called the Wanyakyusa.(15) A third explanation for our finding is that shy children may be more sensitive to the symptoms of illness or more likely to reflect on their internal states.(16) Jayalalitha, a once shy , timid, tiny introvert, was so outstanding in her studies that her portrait hangs in her school as a star alumnus with academic excellence as her only passion.

Related Phrases of shy

(1) shy away ::

nunumi atu

(2) be shy ::

kia whakamā

(3) to be shy ::

ki te kia whakamā

(4) feel shy ::

ite whakamā

(5) shy away from ::

nunumi mai i

(6) camera shy ::

kāmera whakamā

(7) being shy ::

te whakamā

(8) work-shy ::

mahi-whakamā

(9) shy of ::

whakamā o

(10) make shy ::

kia whakamā

Related Phrases of shy

(1) shy away ::

nunumi atu

(2) be shy ::

kia whakamā

(3) to be shy ::

ki te kia whakamā

(4) feel shy ::

ite whakamā

(5) shy away from ::

nunumi mai i

(6) camera shy ::

kāmera whakamā

(7) being shy ::

te whakamā

(8) work-shy ::

mahi-whakamā

(9) shy of ::

whakamā o

(10) make shy ::

kia whakamā

Synonyms

Adjective

1. bashful ::

haama

2. diffident ::

awangaawanga

3. farouche ::

farouche

4. timid ::

wehi

5. sheepish ::

sheepish

6. reserved ::

i whakatoea

7. reticent ::

patapatairia

9. retiring ::

paunga

10. self-effacing ::

effacing-whaiaro

11. withdrawn ::

mawehe atu

12. timorous ::

timorous

13. mousy ::

mousy

14. nervous ::

15. insecure ::

pāhekeheke

16. unconfident ::

unconfident

18. repressed ::

repressed

19. self-conscious ::

whaiaro-matau

20. embarrassed ::

whakama

Antonyms

1. audacious ::

āhuaatua

2. bold ::

maia

3. daring ::

maia

4. dashing ::

hikareia

5. hardy ::

Hardy

6. venturous ::

venturous

Different Forms

shies, shy, shyer, shyest, shying, shyly, shyness

Word Example from TV Shows

She thought it made you seem too SHY and passive.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

So, all right, you know, I've never been SHY and I'm blessed down south,

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

She's SHY. You know how they are, these religious girls.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

"Shy...
-Shy.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 6

When they stop being SHY, they get angry.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 1

Examples of shy from TV Shows

She thought it made you seem too SHY and passive.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

So, all right, you know, I've never been SHY and I'm blessed down south,

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

She's SHY. You know how they are, these religious girls.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

"Shy...
-Shy.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 6

When they stop being SHY, they get angry.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 1

English to Maori Dictionary: shy

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English to Maori Dictionary: shy

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