SHY
1 —adjective. (shyer, shyest or shier, shiest) 1 a timid and nervous in company; self-conscious. B (of animals etc.) Easily startled. 2 (in comb.) Disliking or fearing (work-shy). —verb. (shies, shied) 1 (usually. Foll. By at) (esp of a horse) turn suddenly aside in fright. 2 (usually. Foll. By away from, at) avoid involvement in. —none. Sudden startled movement. ? shyly adverb. (also shily). Shyness none. [old english]