Unshy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not shy.

    "For, seeing a pretty girl on her way from the room, the unshy Gabriel, with a great flourish of his hat, saluted, and, with a forward stride or two, reached the door and flung it open. He was a good-looking dog, and his smile was ingratiatory."

Synonyms

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confidentdauntlessfearlessunafraidunfearful

Antonyms

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shy

Example

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"For, seeing a pretty girl on her way from the room, the unshy Gabriel, with a great flourish of his hat, saluted, and, with a forward stride or two, reached the door and flung it open. He was a good-looking dog, and his smile was ingratiatory."

Etymology

From un- + shy.

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