initial shyness

Frequency: 6.06.8 per million words

describes shyness felt at the beginning of a social situation

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Examples (10)

  • She felt some initial shyness when meeting her new colleagues.
  • The initial shyness of the children quickly faded as they started to play.
  • He overcame his initial shyness by focusing on the topic of conversation.
  • Despite her initial shyness, she soon became the life of the party.
  • The initial shyness is common for most people in new social settings.
  • Don't let initial shyness prevent you from making new friends.
  • He noticed her initial shyness but also her genuine interest.
  • With a little encouragement, her initial shyness dissolved.
  • The initial shyness that many students experience in their first class can be overcome.
  • His initial shyness was replaced by confidence as the evening progressed.