Bashful — synonyms, definition

1. bashful (a)

abashed absent aloof ashamed backward blushing chary cowardly coy dastardly demure diffident distant embarrassed hesitant humble loath mousy reclusive reluctant • • •

2. bashful (Adjective)

blate

bashful (Adjective) — Self-consciously timid. ex. "I never laughed, being bashful; lowering my head, I looked at the wall"

bashful (Adjective) — Disposed to avoid notice. ex. "they considered themselves a tough outfit and weren't bashful about letting anybody know it"