Sentence examples for shy to from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

modest to

ashamed to

fearful to

afraid to

tentative to

The phrase "shy to" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English
It may be intended to express reluctance or hesitation, but it is not a standard expression. Example: "She was shy to speak in front of the crowd." (This would be better phrased as "shy about speaking.")

Exact(58)

Too shy to block?

The Guardian

I was too shy to stop….

The New Yorker

I'd be too shy to ask".

The New Yorker

"I am still really shy to speak.

The New York Times - Sports

("I'm too shy to ask").

The New York Times

I was too shy to meet him".

The Guardian - Sport

I'm too shy to hire anyone.

The New York Times - Magazine

I was too shy to say, "Take the 'of' out".

The New Yorker

"We are too shy to talk about ourselves.

The New York Times

"But he was too shy to go out into public.

The New York Times - Books

They are not shy to speak about it".

The New York Times - Arts

More suggestions(11)

embarrassed to

bashful to

coy to

cautious to

uncomfortable to

shrink to

scared to

reserved to

frightened to

discreet to

hesitate to

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