bashful
Pronunciation: [ˈbæʃfəɫ]
The English word “bashful” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- Indicating bashfulness.
Etymology
16th-century apheresis of abashed + -ful (“full of”).
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