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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a shy man" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a male individual who is reserved or timid in social situations.
Example: "Despite being a shy man, he surprised everyone with his talent during the performance."
Alternatives: "a reserved man" or "a timid man."
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"He's a shy man.
A shy man isn't off the hook.
Cornejo, by his own account, is a shy man.
He was a shy man, but master of the situation".
A shy man, he was a brilliant self-publicist.
Cavendish was a shy man who was uncomfortable in society and avoided it when he could.
A shy man, he was besieged with female adoration; women simply fell into his lap.
Arledge was long known as a shy man, a quality he openly acknowledges.
He was a sweetie with a crust, a shy man who loved acting.
A shy man, Pacheco had a keen smile and an unfussy, soft-spoken approach to production.
He struck many, at least in first encounters, as a shy man.
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