bashful
The word “bashful” has 2 syllables: bash-ful
It's pronounced as /ˈbæʃ.fəl/
What is synonym and antonym for bashful?
In the thesaurus, “bashful” has 44 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for bashful along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for bashful
- abashed
- antisocial
- awkward
- backward
- blushful
- blushing
- chary
- confused
- constrained
- coy
- demure
- diffident
- embarrassed
- humble
- inhibited
- introverted
- lone
- lone-wolf
- modest
- nervous
- overmodest
- recessive
- recoiling
- reserved
- reticent
- retiring
- self-conscious
- self-effacing
- shamefaced
- sheepish
- shrinking
- shy
- silent
- timid
- timorous
- unadventurous
- unassertive
- uneasy
- unenterprising
- unsociable
- unsocial
- uptight
- verecund
- withdrawn
Antonyms for bashful
- aggressive
- bold
- boon
- brash
- clubable
- clubbable
- companionable
- convivial
- dashing
- extraverted
- extroverted
- forceful
- forward
- gregarious
- immodest
- outgoing
- overbold
- sociable
- social
- unabashed
- uninhibited
- unreserved
- unshy
Meanings of bashful
- adjective
- Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- Indicating bashfulness.
Example Sentences
- She gave a bashful smile when the teacher praised her artwork.
- He felt too bashful to speak up during the meeting.
- The bashful child hid behind his mother when meeting new people.
- Her bashful nature made her hesitant to accept the award on stage.
- Despite his bashful demeanor, he performed confidently once on stage.
On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bashful, such as: abashed, aggressive, antisocial, awkward, backward, blushful, blushing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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