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bashfulness

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Synonyms & Antonyms of bashfulness

as in shyness, embarrassment

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for bashfulness

constraint,
embarrassment,
inhibition,
restraint,
shyness,
skittishness

faintheartedness,
timidity,
timidness,
timorousness

hesitation,
indecision,
indecisiveness,
irresoluteness,
irresolution

alarm
(also alarum),
anxiety,
apprehension,
concern,
discomposure,
dismay,
fear,
panic,
upset,
worry

cowardice,
cowardliness,
cravenness,
spinelessness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for bashfulness

audaciousness,
audacity,
boldness,
cojones
[slang],
guts,
nerve

assurance,
confidence,
self-assertiveness,
self-assurance,
self-confidence

composure,
coolness,
insouciance,
nonchalance,
unconcern

backbone,
decisiveness,
determination,
fiber,
firmness,
fortitude,
gameness,
grit,
gumption,
mettle,
resoluteness,
resolution,
spunk

bravery,
courage,
courageousness,
daring,
dauntlessness,
doughtiness,
fearlessness,
gutsiness,
intrepidity,
intrepidness,
valor

brazenness,
cheek,
effrontery,
gall,
temerity

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