Russian English Dictionary

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застенчивый in English:

1. shy shy


Don't be shy.
I have neglected you so long that I feel a bit shy in visiting you.
Thank you, I'd love to have another piece of cake, said the shy young man.
I guess that the beautiful girl will say goodbye to the shy young man.
Americans may regard shy people as less capable than those who are not shy.
Shy students often receive lower grades.
Generally, Japanese people are shy.
Masha dreams of starting a revolution, but is too shy.
If they are as enthusiastic as shy, I don't find it difficult to believe that they are the most enthusiastic people in the world.
My friend is a great guy but he is so shy. You can't imagine how difficult it is for him to start a conversation with a stranger.
She's by no means lacking in consideration. She's just shy.
Shy people don't like to speak in public.
Don't be shy about talking to the teacher; if you don't understand, use some initiative!
When I tried to speak to her, I always found myself too shy to do more than stammer or say something stupid.
Oh, if only we could be as shy and timid in our shameful actions as we are in our proper ones!

English word "застенчивый"(shy) occurs in sets:

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