No. 16,398 in Russian
робость
Shyness or timidity.
In a sentence
Его робость проявлялась в нерешительной речи.
His shyness was evident in his hesitant speech.
Here the word 'робость' (shyness) is used to describe a character trait of being hesitant or timid in expressing oneself.
Она преодолела свою робость и выступила с речью перед аудиторией.
She overcame her shyness and delivered a speech to the audience.
In this sentence, 'робость' describes an inner quality that was overcome, leading to a confident action.
Робость природы перед величием космоса вдохновляла поэта.
The timidity of nature before the grandeur of the cosmos inspired the poet.
Here, 'робость' is personified to describe the perceived humbleness or smallness of nature compared to something vast and overwhelming.
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