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WotD: Shy away
You probably know what it means to be shy, but do you know what it means to shy away from something?
Ok, I will tell you.
To shy away means to avoid doing something because you feel nervous, afraid, or uncomfortable.
People often shy away from things that are new, difficult, or scary.
Let’s look at some examples of how to use shy away in different situations.
Many people shy away from public speaking because it makes them feel anxious.
If you shy away from speaking in front of a crowd, you are not alone.
Some students shy away from asking questions in class because they fear making mistakes.
It is normal to shy away from things that make us nervous, but it is also important to try new experiences, and if you want to succeed, you should learn to embrace the hard.
Sometimes people shy away from trying new foods because they think they won’t like them.
It’s not that they already dislike these foods, but they expect not to enjoy them.
For example, you might avoid eating spicy food if you’ve never tried it before.
At work, some employees shy away from taking on more responsibilities because they fear failure.
But failure is the highway to success.
Learning not to avoid challenges helps you grow.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
In simple terms, to shy away means to avoid something because you feel afraid or uncomfortable.
The more you practice, the less likely you are to avoid new or difficult tasks.
Challenges are chances to learn.
Try not to avoid hard things and see them as opportunities.
Everyone feels like shying away sometimes, but facing your fears can make you stronger.
Flesch-Kincaid Readability Test
This post is understandable by someone with at least a 7th-grade education (age 12).
On the Flesch-Kincaid reading-ease test, this post scores 75.
The easier a passage is to read, the higher the score on a scale of 0 – 100.
