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shy vs deficient

deficient vs shy

shy is a noun but deficient is not a noun.

shy and deficient both are adjectives.

shy is a verb but deficient is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shy Yes Yes Yes No
deficient No Yes No No
shy (noun) deficient (noun)
a quick throw
shy (adjective) deficient (adjective)
lacking self-confidence of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
short inadequate in amount or degree
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things falling short of some prescribed norm
shy (verb) deficient (verb)
throw quickly
start suddenly, as from fright
Difference between shy and deficient

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