shy with

Examples (10)

• She was too shy with strangers to make friends easily.
• He tends to be shy with new people until he gets to know them.
• Don't be shy with your questions; there are no stupid ones.
• The child was shy with the unfamiliar adults at the party.
• He admitted he felt shy with his boss and avoided direct conversation.
• Even though she was outgoing with friends, she was shy with her teachers.
• He's not usually shy with people he trusts.
• The student was shy with the professor and hesitated to ask for help.
• It's common to feel shy with authority figures.
• She overcame her tendency to be shy with new acquaintances.