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shy vs shyness

shyness vs shy

shy and shyness both are nouns.

shy is an adjective but shyness is not an adjective.

shy is a verb but shyness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shy Yes Yes Yes No
shyness Yes No No No
shy (noun) shyness (noun)
a quick throw a feeling of fear of embarrassment
shy (adjective) shyness (adjective)
lacking self-confidence
short
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
shy (verb) shyness (verb)
throw quickly
start suddenly, as from fright
Difference between shy and shyness

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