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shy meaning in Hindi

लज्जावान lajjāvān

/ʃaɪ/

shy in Hindi: लज्जावान (lajjāvān). In English, shy means easily frightened; timid.

Hindi words for shy

embarrassed
लज्जावान lajjāvān

English meaning of shy

  1. adjective Easily frightened; timid.
  2. adjective Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
  3. adjective Cautious; wary; suspicious.
  4. adjective Short, insufficient or less than.

Full definition of shy

shy in a sentence

  • He is very shy with strangers.
  • By our count your shipment came up two shy of the bill of lading amount.
  • It is just shy of a mile from here to their house.

Synonyms of shy

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Questions about shy in Hindi

What is the meaning of shy in Hindi?
Shy in Hindi is लज्जावान (lajjāvān).
shy का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Shy: लज्जावान (lajjāvān).
What does shy mean in English?
Shy means easily frightened; timid.

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