bashfulness

noun

Definition of bashfulnessnext
as in shyness

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Recent Examples of bashfulness Her skin—something known as Frubber, a porous patented blend of fleshlike elastic polymers—stretched over a structure of plastic and titanium, and there was no flicker of bashfulness. — Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bashfulness
  1. shyness
  2. embarrassment
  3. timidity
  4. inhibition
  5. restraint
  6. skittishness
Noun
  • Prince George seems to have inherited Princess Diana’s endearing shyness.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The smile didn’t come immediately, but suddenly the shyness gave way and her smile stretched from ear to ear.
    — Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
Definition of shyness
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  • When service is done and cleaned up, both Joy and Kayley cry tears of embarrassment and frustration.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Their love is expressed through proximity, embarrassment, loyalty, silence, and simply remaining present.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of embarrassment
Noun
  • But in a state like Connecticut, where Democrats flipped seats in the most recent local elections, this timidity makes no sense.
    — Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
  • There are those who would write her off, and perhaps her timidity before America’s facilitation of Gaza’s destruction has earned that dismissal.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Definition of timidity
Noun
  • As art and its creators have shed their inhibitions in this post-Sadean world, politicians and cultural commentators have reliably lined up to condemn this total freedom of expression as being dangerous to society.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Put inhibitions aside to experience the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley), and Matt Carey, Deadline’s senior documentary editor.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of inhibition
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  • But what ultimately saves the film is Hathaway's remarkable restraint in conveying Kym's deep pain and remorse over an unimaginable family tragedy.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The employees weren’t wearing hair restraints, some dry foods weren’t labeled and there was a flea infestation underneath the mop sink.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of restraint
Noun
  • Hybrids past and present High fuel prices, broader selection and lingering skittishness around EV range and charging are pushing an unprecedented number of buyers toward hybrids.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Was that skittishness behind Hollywood’s absence from Cannes this year?
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026
Definition of skittishness

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