seem shy

Examples (10)

• The new student seemed shy and didn't talk much.
• He tends to seem shy at first, but he opens up quickly.
• Despite her outgoing personality, she sometimes appeared shy in large crowds.
• Don't mistake his quietness for being shy; he's just observant.
• The child began to seem shy when strangers entered the room.
• Although she's confident in her work, she can seem shy when discussing personal matters.
• He didn't seem shy at all during the interview; he was very articulate.
• The way he avoided eye contact made him seem shy.
• She tried not to seem shy when meeting her new colleagues.
• It's common for people to seem shy when they are in an unfamiliar social situation.