shyness
Translation
shyness, timidity, bashfulness
Examples
Her shyness makes it hard to make new friends.
Her shyness makes it hard to make new friends.
He overcame his shyness and gave a great speech.
He overcame his shyness and gave a great speech.
Grammar Patterns
((shyness)) the quality of being shy Her shyness is part of her charm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: timidity, bashfulness; Antonyms: confidence, boldness
Etymology
From the adjective 'shy' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of the state of being 'shy'. The '-ness' suffix turns the adjective into a noun, like 'happiness' from 'happy'.