shy away from
Third Person
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Present Participle
shying away from
Past Tense
shied away from
Past Participle
shied away from
1
to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident
- He tends to shy away from public speaking due to his nervousness.
- The company decided to shy away from risky investments after the last financial crisis.
- She shies away from conflict and prefers to maintain harmony in the workplace.
- The politician shied away from addressing controversial topics during the debate.
- Despite her talent, she shies away from taking on leadership roles.