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bashful
adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/Definition
› often feeling uncomfortable with other people and easily embarrassed: She gave a bashful smile as he complimented her on her work. → Synonym shy adjectiveShy and modestAnxious and worried bashfully
/-i/ adverb Shy and modestAnxious and worried bashfulness
/-nəs/ noun [U] Shy and modestAnxious and worried
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Synonyms and related words:
- be backward in coming forward idiom
- crawl/go/retreat/retire into your shell idiom
- diffident adjective
- efface verb (BE MODEST)
- humble adjective
- humbly adverb
- inhibition noun
- introvert noun
- modest adjective (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR)
- modest adjective (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL)
- modesty noun (QUIET SUCCESS)
- private adjective (PERSONAL)
- retiring adjective (SHY)
- shrinking violet noun
- shyly adverb
- shyness noun
- unassuming adjective
- wallflower noun (SHY PERSON)
- withdraw verb (STOP CONTACT)
- withdrawal noun (NO CONTACT)
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