bashful — reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæʃfəl/
Korean meaning: 수줍어하는, 부끄러워하는
Korean pronunciation: **배**시풀
Example Sentences
- The bashful penguin refused to dance until all the other penguins left the ice rink.
- He was too bashful to ask for her phone number, so he wrote it on a napkin and ran away.
- The bashful student always sat in the back row to avoid being called on.
bashful
ADJECTIVE//ˈbæʃfəl//
reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
Shy girl hesitant on stage
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From bashful hiding to grateful smiling in peaceful surroundings.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English word 'bash' (to strike or hit), combined with the suffix '-ful' (full of). The term evolved to mean shy or easily embarrassed, as if struck by shame.
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“The bashful penguin refused to dance until all the other penguins left the ice rink.”
“He was too bashful to ask for her phone number, so he wrote it on a napkin and ran away.”
“The bashful student always sat in the back row to avoid being called on.”
“She became bashful when everyone started singing 'Happy Birthday' to her.”
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