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Find 47 similar and opposite words for bashful, a word that means not comfortable around people. Learn the nuances and contexts of bashful and its synonyms, such as shy, coy, diffident, and modest.
Find 35 words and phrases that mean bashful or its opposite, such as shy, timid, or confident. Learn the definition of bashful and see examples of its usage.
Find synonyms for bashful in two contexts: shy or socially timid, and lacking grace in manner, behavior or appearance. See a list of similar words and phrases, such as diffident, gawky, and unworldly.
bashful adj (person: shy, self-conscious) nieśmiały przym. Lisa is bashful at first but talks a lot when you get to know her.
Find different words to describe someone who is shy, modest, or easily embarrassed. See synonyms for bashful in British and American English, such as shy, reserved, coy, diffident, and more.
bashful. adjective. uk / ˈbæʃ.f ə l / us / ˈbæʃ.f ə l / Add to word list. often feeling uncomfortable with other people and easily embarrassed: She gave a bashful smile as he complimented her on her work. Synonyms. coy (MODEST) modest (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL) approving. reserved (PERSON) reticent formal. retiring (SHY) formal. self-effacing.
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