Bashful Synonyms and Antonyms

băshfəl
Not forward but reticent or reserved in manner
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. diffident
  2. coy
  3. demure
  4. modest
  5. retiring
  6. shy
  7. timid
  8. backward
  9. blushing
  10. daunted
  11. blate
  12. dismayed
  13. embarrassed
  14. humble
  15. self-effacing
  16. over-modest
  17. reserved
  18. shamefaced
  19. sheepish
  20. shrinking
  21. unassertive
Antonyms:
  1. unshy
  2. confident
  3. unabashed
Meek
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. reserved
  2. blushful
  3. trepidant

Words Related to Bashful

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Bashful Sentence Examples

  • So he sat there trembling and afraid; for he was a timid, bashful man and did not like to be noticed.

  • He is rather bashful and refused to come out of his car for the photograph.

  • In youth he was described as " a handsome young man, tall, slight, and very erect, bashful, but never awkward."

  • Sasha is not bashful with Willoughby; she just started pushing her way in.

  • Sizes are small, medium or large, and colors include bashful pink, champagne toast and bedtime blue.

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