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shy? shame?
If I am not good at something or make mistake, which I should use?
Shame or shy?
I make mistakes, so I feel shame?shy?
Mar 28, 2015 1:14 PM
Answers · 3
In this case, using 'shy' is better. Though it is possible to feel 'ashamed' when you make mistakes, that's normally a word you only use if it really bothers you, and you feel deeply bad about those mistakes, as if you should apologize for making them.
Saying "I'm a little shy because I make mistakes" is a bit more laid back.
You can also say "I'm a little embarrassed because I make mistakes."
March 28, 2015
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