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Meaning of bashful
Feeling or showing embarrassment or shame, especially because of modesty
Etymology of bashful
The word "bashful" has its roots in the Old English word "bæsc" or "bæs" which meant "shy" or "ashamed", and the suffix "-ful" which forms an adjective indicating a fullness or abundance of a quality
Historically, the word has been used to describe a person who is modest or shy, and it has been in use since the 14th century
Synonyms
shy
timid
modest
demure
reserved
diffident
self-conscious
awkward
embarrassed
abashed
blushing
flushing
sheepish
humble
unassuming
introverted
restrained
cautious
hesitant
fearful
apprehensive
nervous
anxious
frightened
intimidated
overawed
awed
daunted
dismayed
disconcerted
flustered
rattled
unsettled
Definitions
- Feeling or showing embarrassment or shame, especially because of modesty
- * Unwilling to draw attention to oneself
- * Feeling nervous or embarrassed in the company of others, especially because of a lack of confidence
Usage Examples
- The bashful child hid behind her mother's skirt when introduced to strangers
- * He was too bashful to ask for her phone number, so he asked a friend to do it for him
- * The bashful smile on her face made her even more attractive to him
Antonyms
confident
bold
outgoing
assertive
forward
presumptuous
impudent
impertinent
brazen
saucy
cheeky
fearless
courageous
daring
audacious
unreserved
uninhibited
extroverted
sociable
gregarious
talkative
loud
boisterous
flamboyant
showy