shyness

As nouns the difference between shyness and mutism

is that shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions while mutism is a psychological disorder in which the sufferer cannot speak in certain situations.

As nouns the difference between introvert and shyness

is that introvert is one who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs while shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

As an adjective introvert

is who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs.

Limitation is a related term of shyness.

As nouns the difference between limitation and shyness

is that limitation is the act of limiting or the state of being limited while shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

As nouns the difference between fright and shyness

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

As a verb fright

is (archaic) to frighten.

As nouns the difference between shyness and coyness

is that shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions while coyness is the property of being coy.

Retention is a related term of shyness.

As nouns the difference between retention and shyness

is that retention is retention while shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

Coldness is a related term of shyness.

As nouns the difference between coldness and shyness

is that coldness is the relative lack of heat while shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

As nouns the difference between shyness and humility

is that shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions while humility is the characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

As nouns the difference between shyness and modesty

is that shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions while modesty is the quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

Backwardness is a related term of shyness.

As nouns the difference between backwardness and shyness

is that backwardness is the state of being backward while shyness is the quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.