shyness
intermediateB1/ˈʃaɪnəs/ · shy-ness
The quality or state of being shy; a feeling of apprehension in social situations.
Meanings
The quality or state of being shy; a feeling of apprehension in social situations.
شرم یا گھبراہٹ کی کیفیت یا حالت؛ سماجی حالات میں بے چینی کا احساس۔
شرم
sharm
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- social shyness
- shyness in children
- overcome shyness
Example Sentences
Her shyness made it difficult for her to speak in public.
اس کی شرم نے اس کے لیے عوام میں بولنا مشکل بنا دیا۔
Us ki sharm ne us ke liye awam mein bolna mushkil bana diya.
He had to overcome his shyness to make new friends.
اس کو نئے دوست بنانے کے لیے اپنی شرم پر قابو پانا پڑا۔
Us ko naye dost banane ke liye apni sharm par qaboo pana pada.
Shyness can often lead to social anxiety.
شرم اکثر سماجی اضطراب کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔
Sharm aksar samaji iztirab ki taraf le ja sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone hiding behind a curtain, shy and hesitant to step out.
Picture a person peeking out from behind a wall, looking shy and nervous.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
لاگ تو رہتا ہوں بے پردہ، مگر شہر میں شرم سے ہے چپ جاؤں۔
Laag to rehta hoon be parda, magar shehar mein sharm se hai chup jaoon.
Though I remain unveiled, still in the city I can't help but hide from shyness.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
شرم تو سب کرتے ہیں، لیکن کچھ کو ہی سبق ملتا ہے۔
Sharm to sab karte hain, lekin kuch ko hi sabaq milta hai.
Everyone feels shy, but only a few learn from it.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "scēoþ" — to be afraid
First known use: 15th century
The word 'shyness' has evolved from earlier forms of the word related to fear and timidity in social situations.