shy (away) from

phrasal verb

shied (away) from; shying (away) from; shies (away) from

: to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc.

They never shied from publicity.

She shies away from making any predictions.

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O'Neal, who is not one to shy away from making his thoughts known, wondered aloud if Johnson might be overdoing it a little. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 Steered by executive producer and star Michael Landon, the series did not shy away from uncomfortable topics. —

EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Whether crafting a penthouse bedroom drenched in a dusty rose hue or a cutting-edge black-and-white residence, Bilal Rehman Studio doesn’t shy away from dramatic elements and bold gestures. —

Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 Individuals with oily or combination skin don’t need to shy away from hydration either. —

Tira Urquhart, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for shy (away) from

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