Term: shyness

shyness (noun): a feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable around other people. 

synonyms: bashfulness, modesty, reserve, sheepishness. 

pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪnəs/ 

translation: kautrīgums/ bijība 

example: His extreme shyness made it difficult for him to make new friends at university. 

other words from this root: shy (adjective), shyly (adverb).