noun
- the quality or state of being shy, timid, or easily embarrassed
Examples
- Her bashfulness prevented her from speaking up in class.
- The child’s bashfulness disappeared once he started playing with his friends.
- Despite his bashfulness, he managed to ask her to the dance.
- She overcame her natural bashfulness to give the presentation.
- His bashfulness was endearing to those who knew him well.
- The bashfulness in her voice was evident when she answered the phone.