Meaning
shyness
- the quality or state of being shy, bashful, or reserved
In a sentence
Marco arrossisce sempre quando parla in pubblico per via della sua timidezza.
Marco always blushes when speaking in public because of his shyness.
Con il tempo ho imparato a superare la mia naturale timidezza.
Over time I learned to overcome my natural shyness.
La sua timidezza gli impedisce spesso di farsi nuovi amici.
His shyness often prevents him from making new friends.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| timidezza | feminine · singular |
| timidezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from the adjective 'timido' plus the abstract suffix '-ezza'.