Words That Start With

SH

English words beginning with “SH” — sorted by frequency

✦185 words found

🟩45 Wordle words

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🟩 5-Letter Words Starting With SH

45 Wordle words

These are valid 5-letter words — exactly the format Wordle uses every day.

🎯 4-Letter Words Starting With SH

15 words

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SHOW SHIT SHAM SHUN SHAG SHIN SHED SHOT SHEW SHIM SHOG SHOE SHOP SHIP SHUT

All Words Starting With SH

185 words — most common first

Sorted by how frequently each word appears in written English.

Word	Letters	Syllables	Type	Definition
shrewd	6	1		Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
sharp	5	1	noun	Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
shriek	6	1	noun	(intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
shift	5	1	noun	A movement to do something, a beginning.
shroud	6	1	noun	That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
shade	5	1	noun	(uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
shrill	6	1	noun	High-pitched and piercing.
shuffle	7	2	noun	(ambitransitive) To put in a random order.
show	4	1	verb	(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
shadow	6	2	noun	A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
shape	5	1	noun	A graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.
short	5	1	noun	Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
shaft	5	1	noun	The long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
shit	4	1	noun	(countable, uncountable, colloquial, literally) Usually solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels; feces.
sheer	5	1	noun	(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
sheepish	8	2		Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
shallow	7	2	verb	Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
sham	4	1	noun	Intended to deceive; false.
showcase	8	2	noun	(transitive) To display, demonstrate, show, or present.
shoal	5	1	noun	Any large number of persons or things.
shoddy	6	2	noun	Of poor quality or construction.
shrine	6	1	noun	A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
shun	4	1	verb	(transitive) To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize.
shrink	6	1	verb	(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
shame	5	1	noun	An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
shudder	7	2	noun	(intransitive) To shake nervously, often from fear or horror.
shell	5	1	noun	A hard external covering of an animal.
shank	5	1	noun	The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
shadowy	7	3		In shadow; darkened by shadows.
shock	5	1	noun	A sudden, heavy impact.
shag	4	1	noun	Matted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc.
shortcoming	11	3	noun	A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
shepherd	8	2	noun	(countable) A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.
shiver	6	2	noun	To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
shimmy	6	2	noun	A dance move involving thrusting the shoulders back and forth alternately.
shield	6	1	noun	Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
shelter	7	2	noun	(countable) Somewhere one can find protection.
shout	5	1	verb	(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
shove	5	1	verb	(transitive) To push, especially roughly or with force.
shameful	8	2		Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
shrouded	8	2		Concealed or hidden from sight, as if by a shroud.
shear	5	1	noun	(intransitive, transitive) To remove the fleece from (a sheep, llama, etc.) by clipping.
shake	5	1	verb	(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
shoot	5	1	verb	To launch (forcefully project) a projectile.
shin	4	1	noun	The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: Shinbone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
shrub	5	1	noun	A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.
shright	7	1	noun	(obsolete) A shriek or shrieking; sobbing.
shortcomings	12	3	noun	A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
shine	5	1	verb	(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
shaky	5	2		Shaking or trembling.
shawl	5	1	noun	A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women.
showy	5	2		(sometimes derogatory) Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.
shouted	7	2		in a vehement outcry
shrewdly	8	2		In a shrewd manner.
shrieked	8	1		uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
shunt	5	1	noun	(transitive) To cause to move (suddenly), as by pushing or shoving; to give a (sudden) start to.
shady	5	2	noun	Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.
shabby	6	2	verb	Of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect; scruffy.
shocked	7	1		Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
sharply	7	2		Rapidly, abruptly.
shattered	9	2		Physically broken into pieces.
shoved	6	1	verb	(transitive) To push, especially roughly or with force.
shed	4	1	verb	A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding, especially a smallish one; a hut.
shy	3	1	verb	Easily frightened; timid.
sheen	5	1	noun	(also figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess.
shirk	5	1	verb	(transitive) To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
shyster	7	2	noun	Someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law and politics.
shapely	7	2		Having a pleasing shape, pleasant to look at.
shuffly	7	2		Moving with a shuffling motion.
shoulder	8	2	noun	The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.
shifty	6	2		(informal, idiomatic) Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.
shamefaced	10	2		Ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.
shemozzle	9	3	noun	(slang) A state of chaos or confusion.
showcased	9	2	verb	(transitive) To display, demonstrate, show, or present.
shitstorm	9	2	noun	(idiomatic, vulgar) Considerable backlash from the public.
shot	4	1	verb	Tired, weary.
shall	5	1	verb	Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.
shaman	6	2	noun	A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.
shanghai	8	2	noun	(transitive) To force or trick someone to go somewhere or do something against their will or interest, particularly
shrew	5	1	noun	(derogatory) An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.
shifting	8	2	noun	A shift or change; a shifting movement.
shrive	6	1	verb	(religion, transitive and intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).
shew	4	1	verb	A surname.
shirking	8	2	noun	The act of one who shirks.
shruff	6	1	noun	(archaic) Rubbish, especially the dross or refuse of metals.
sheath	6	1	noun	A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
shack	5	1	noun	A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.
shard	5	1	noun	A piece of broken glass or pottery, especially one found in an archaeological dig.
shanty	6	2	noun	A roughly-built hut or cabin.
shred	5	1	noun	A fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount.
shuck	5	1	noun	The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
shatter	7	2	verb	(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
shocking	8	2	noun	Inspiring shock; startling.
shimmer	7	2	noun	(intransitive) To shine tremulously or intermittently; to gleam faintly.
shameless	9	2		Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something considered wrong; immodest, brazen; unable to feel disgrace.
shining	7	2	noun	Emitting light.
shagged	7	1		(slang, vulgar) Extremely tired.
shuffling	9	2	noun	The act or motion of one who shuffles.
shackles	8	2		"Shackles (Praise You)" is the debut single by American gospel singer-songwriter duo Mary Mary.
shuffled	8	2		Jumbled together.
shore	5	1	noun	Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
shim	4	1	noun	A wedge.
sheaf	5	1	noun	A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.
shelve	6	1	verb	(transitive) To postpone or put aside, or entirely cease dealing with (a matter for discussion, a project, etc.).
shamble	7	2	noun	To walk while shuffling or dragging the feet.
shortfall	9	2	noun	The amount by which such a quota, obligation, etc., was missed.
shoat	5	1	noun	A young, newly-weaned pig.
showpiece	9	2	noun	Something that exhibits exceptional quality, something worth being shown.
shared	6	1		Used by multiple entities or for multiple purposes or in multiple ways.
shithead	8	2	noun	(countable, derogatory, offensive, slang) A stupid or contemptible person.
shagging	8	2	noun	(UK, vulgar, slang) An act (or acts) of sexual intercourse.
shrilling	9	2	noun	A sound that shrills.
shemale	7	2	noun	(proscribed, especially in pornography) A male-to-female transsexual or transgender person; a trans woman.
shadder	7	2	noun	Pronunciation spelling of shadow. [A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.]
shitneck	8	2	noun	(vulgar, derogatory, offensive) An idiot; an objectionable person.
sheet	5	1	noun	A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper.
shibboleth	10	3	noun	A particular pronunciation or custom that is regarded as distinguishing members of a group from non-members, especially when used as a test.
shiny	5	2	noun	Reflecting light.
sharpshooter	12	3	noun	A person trained to shoot precisely with a rifle; a marksman.
shortly	7	2		In a short or brief time or manner; quickly.