bashfulness

Definitions

The quality or state of being shy, reserved, or easily embarrassed.

A tendency to be timid or self-conscious in the presence of others.

Examples

Her natural bashfulness made it difficult for her to speak in front of large crowds.

Despite his initial bashfulness, he eventually opened up and shared his creative ideas with the team.

Synonyms

shyness timidity modesty diffidence reticence self-consciousness reserve

Antonyms

boldness confidence audacity assertiveness brazenness extroversion outspokenness