bashful
Example Sentences
Example:He is quite shy and often feels uncomfortable at social gatherings.
Definition:The unwillingness to approach, associate, or speak with people. Feeling or showing modesty or incipient reserve, especially when meeting or interacting with strangers or in unfamiliar situations.
Example:The witness was so timid that he could barely speak louder than a whisper.
Definition:Lacking in confidence; shy and apprehensive.
Example:She is very modest about her achievements, never wanting to boast about them too much.
Definition:Not asserting too much or too great a right, claim, or quality; courtesy; courtesy or modest manners.
Example:He was generally reticent about his past, choosing to keep his experiences private.
Definition:Not inclined to talk or reveal feelings.
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