bashful Sentence Examples
- Maria's bashful nature made her hesitate before introducing herself at the party.
- Despite her confident appearance, she was secretly bashful about her singing abilities.
- The shy and bashful boy stood alone in the corner, avoiding eye contact.
- The bashful puppy hid behind its mother's leg, quivering at every unfamiliar sound.
- His bashful smile revealed a hint of his gentle and humble personality.
- The bashful artist struggled to present her work to the critical eyes of the audience.
- She was filled with bashfulness when the teacher called on her to answer a question.
- The bashful child seemed afraid to speak up in class, even when he knew the answer.
- The bashful maiden lowered her eyes, unable to meet the gaze of her admirer.
- The bashful groom blushed and stammered as he exchanged vows with his bride.
bashful Meaning
bashful (s)
self-consciously timid
disposed to avoid notice
bashful (a.)
Abashed; daunted; dismayed.
Very modest, or modest excess; constitutionally disposed to shrink from public notice; indicating extreme or excessive modesty; shy; as, a bashful person, action, expression.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bashful
FAQs About the word bashful
self-consciously timid, disposed to avoid noticeAbashed; daunted; dismayed., Very modest, or modest excess; constitutionally disposed to shrink from public noti
shy, withdrawn, recessive, demure, retiring, coy, self-effacing, embarrassed, introverted, backward
convivial, extraverted, sociable, outgoing, social, extraverted, gregarious, social, companionable, companionable
Maria's bashful nature made her hesitate before introducing herself at the party.
Despite her confident appearance, she was secretly bashful about her singing abilities.
The shy and bashful boy stood alone in the corner, avoiding eye contact.
The bashful puppy hid behind its mother's leg, quivering at every unfamiliar sound.
