shyness
Translation
shyness, timidity
Examples
His shyness made it hard to make friends.
His shyness made it hard to make friends.
Grammar Patterns
shyness ((about sth./-ing)) the state of being shy about something Her shyness about public speaking was a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: timidity, bashfulness, diffidence; Antonyms: confidence, boldness, extroversion
Etymology
From the adjective 'shy' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of 'shy'. If you know 'shy', you know 'shyness' is the condition of being shy.