bashfulness
nounUK /ˈbæʃfəlnəs/
US /ˈbæʃfəlnəs/
Bashfulness is the feeling of being shy and a little nervous around other people.
Her bashfulness made her hide behind her mother when guests arrived.
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2. A tendency to avoid attention or being the center of notice.
His bashfulness kept him from raising his hand in class.
3. A quiet, hesitant manner when meeting new people.
The puppy's bashfulness faded once it got to know us.
4. A feeling of unease about one's own abilities or appearance.
She overcame her bashfulness and gave the speech.