Words similar to shy

Example sentences for: shy

How can you use “shy” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Even when women aren't combatants, they hardly shy away from the thought of war, or from its gore.
But I notice that in both the biography and your prefaces, you shy away from any feminist indignation on Powell's behalf.
Prudie thinks this woman is one sandwich shy of a picnic.
They were all committed by "quiet, shy" people who "mostly kept to" themselves.
I, myself, not being shy, wouldn't mind a friendly chat while in the office stalls but many would.