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bashful

UK
/ˈbæʃfəl/
US
/ˈbæʃfəl/

Translations

bashfuladjective
bashfuller
Comp.
bashfullest
Super.
UK
/ˈbæʃfəl/
US
/ˈbæʃfəl/
The bashful child hid behind his mother's leg when introduced to the guests.
L'enfant timide se cacha derrière la jambe de sa mère lorsqu'on le présenta aux invités.
Additional translations
gênéSurtout pour exprimer une gêne ou une réserve passagère.
Synonyms
diffident
retiring
self-conscious
reserved
timid
shy
modest
introverted
Antonyms
outgoing
confident
bold

Definitions

bashfuladjective
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
The bashful child hid behind his mother's leg when introduced to the guests.
Easily embarrassed or self-conscious.
She gave a bashful smile when complimented on her performance.
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