shyer: meaning and definitions

Easily startled; timid: a shy deer.

Tending to avoid contact or familiarity with others; retiring or reserved: a shy student who stayed in the back of the room. Characterized by reserve or diffidence: a shy glance.

Distrustful; wary: shy of strangers.

Not having a sufficient or specified amount, as of money: was shy $100 on his rent; was two victories shy of the school record.

To move suddenly or draw back, as if startled or afraid: The horse shied at the loud sound.

To avoid engaging in, treating, or discussing something:"a film adaptation that would not shy away from the novel's controversial themes"(Scot French).

A quick throw; a fling.

Informal A gibe; a sneer.

Informal An attempt; a try.