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bashful

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﹒Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.

﹒Easily embarrassed or timid in the presence of others.

Examples

﹒The bashful child hid behind his mother's skirt when the guests arrived.

﹒She gave a bashful smile when he complimented her artwork.

﹒Despite his talent, he remained too bashful to perform on stage in front of a large crowd.

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