bashful
adjectiveUK /ˈbæʃ.fəl/
US /ˈbæʃ.fəl/
Feeling shy and a little nervous around other people.
The bashful boy hid behind his mother when the visitors arrived.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
She gave a bashful smile when everyone clapped for her.
3. Easily embarrassed by praise or compliments.
He was bashful about accepting the award in front of the whole school.
4. Showing a shy, awkward manner.
The puppy made a bashful approach toward the new family.