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noun
(A FEELING OF DISCOMFORT IN SOCIAL SITUATIONS)
Her shyness held her back. - Ihre Schüchternheit hielt sie zurück.
He struggles with his shyness. - Er kämpft mit seiner Schüchternheit.
(LACK OF COURAGE OR CONFIDENCE)
His timidity was obvious. - Seine Timidität war offensichtlich.
The timidity prevented her from speaking. - Die Timidität hinderte sie am Sprechen.