bashful
Definitions
Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
Easily embarrassed or timid in the presence of others.
Examples
The bashful child hid behind his mother's skirt when the guests arrived.
She gave a bashful smile when he complimented her artwork.
Despite his talent, he remained too bashful to perform on stage in front of a large crowd.
Synonyms
Antonyms
bold confident outgoing brazen extroverted assertive unabashed