Timidity, lack of social confidence (7)

I believe the answer is:

shyness

(Other definitions for shyness that I've seen before include "Nervousness, timidity" , "Retiring quality" , "Bashfulness" , "Timidity in company" , "Bashful nature" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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