Examples of using "Schüchternheit" in a sentence and their english translations:
Come on. Don't be shy.
I like him all the better for his shyness.
Her shyness makes me like her even more.
His shyness made public speaking a torment to him.
Tom was remarkably shy.
Don't be shy, Tom.
His modesty prevented him from making his feelings known to her.
I have tried to overcome my shyness, but to no avail.
I finally overcame my shyness and asked him out on a date.
Tom finally overcame his shyness and asked Mary to go out with him.
I finally overcame my shyness and asked him out on a date.
Perceived shyness is often simply an expression of politeness in waiting to be addressed before speaking.