shy

adjective

Easily startled; timid.

adjective

Tending to avoid contact or familiarity with others; retiring or reserved.

adjective

Characterized by reserve or diffidence.

adjective

Distrustful; wary.

adjective

Not having a sufficient or specified amount, as of money.

intransitive verb

To move suddenly or draw back, as if startled or afraid.

intransitive verb

To avoid engaging in, treating, or discussing something.

noun

A sudden movement, as from fright; a start.

intransitive verb

To throw (something) with a swift motion; fling.