shy at

Frequency: 4.81.1 per million words

Indicates the object or event that causes an animal to shy.

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Examples (10)

  • The horse shied at the unexpected noise from the fireworks.
  • She was so shy at the thought of public speaking that she almost refused.
  • The young foal shied at the sight of the unfamiliar dog.
  • He tends to be shy at large gatherings, preferring smaller, more intimate settings.
  • The startled deer shied at the sudden appearance of the hikers.
  • Don't be shy at approaching the teacher with your questions.
  • The old dog shied at the loud banging of the construction.
  • She felt shy at the idea of being the center of attention.
  • The pony shied at a plastic bag blowing across the field.
  • He was never shy at expressing his opinions in class.