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English adjective: bashful

1. bashful self-consciously timid


SamplesI never laughed, being bashful; lowering my head, I looked at the wall.


Similartimid


Antonymsbold

2. bashful disposed to avoid notice


SamplesThey considered themselves a tough outfit and weren't bashful about letting anybody know it.


Synonymsblate


Similarbackward


Domain regionScotland


Antonymsforward









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