BASHFULNESS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word bashfulness. (close relations)
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| awkwardness | nounn | |||||
noun • unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training • the quality of an embarrassing situation • the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant • the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment) • trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape | ||||||
| diffidence | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of self-confidence | ||||||
| embarrassment | nounn | |||||
noun • the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public • the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) • some event that causes someone to be embarrassed • extreme excess | ||||||
| hesitation | nounn | |||||
noun • indecision in speech or action • a certain degree of unwillingness • the act of pausing uncertainly | ||||||
| reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||
| reticence | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary | ||||||
| self-consciousness | nounn | |||||
noun • embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you • self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you | ||||||
| shyness | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of fear of embarrassment | ||||||
| timidity | nounn | |||||
noun • fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions • fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities | ||||||
| abashment | nounn | |||||
noun • feeling embarrassed due to modesty | ||||||
