become shy

Examples (10)

• She tends to become shy when meeting new people.
• He used to be outgoing, but he started to become shy after his accident.
• Children often become shy in unfamiliar social situations.
• The normally confident speaker began to become shy under the intense questioning.
• As she grew older, she didn't become shy; rather, she became more assertive.
• He didn't want to become shy, so he actively practiced public speaking.
• The sudden attention caused him to become shy and withdrawn.
• It's natural for some people to become shy when they are the center of attention.
• The pressure of the competition made her become shy and hesitant.
• He feared he would become shy if he stayed isolated for too long.