shy
adjectiveEasily startled; timid.
adjectiveTending to avoid contact or familiarity with others; retiring or reserved.
adjectiveCharacterized by reserve or diffidence.
adjectiveDistrustful; wary.
adjectiveNot having a sufficient or specified amount, as of money.
intransitive verbTo move suddenly or draw back, as if startled or afraid.
intransitive verbTo avoid engaging in, treating, or discussing something.
nounA sudden movement, as from fright; a start.
intransitive verbTo throw (something) with a swift motion; fling.