Synonyms & related words for shyness

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of shyness — including bashfulness, timidness, diffidence, timidity, timorousness, shamefacedness. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to shyness

Explore words related to shyness — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include sheepishness, unassertiveness, abashment, reticence, awkwardness, shy, diffident, nervousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for shyness

Common synonyms for shyness include bashfulness, timidness, diffidence, timidity, timorousness, shamefacedness, fearfulness, coyness — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.