bashfulness

noun

Definition of bashfulnessnext
as in shyness

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  1. embarrassment
  2. inhibition
  3. restraint
Noun
  • Perhaps some shame or embarrassment comes with the changing perceptions of both clubs on a personal level, but Steinbrenner isn’t his dad, who used to think spring training games against the Mets were must-win affairs and would surely be seething right now.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But off-field embarrassments like the plane stunt could push Mara to make drastic changes.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of embarrassment
Noun
  • There was this lack of inhibition when I was introduced to the world of acting for the first time.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mid-month gets interesting with the full moon in Aries, peaking on Oct. 17 while touching down on your 12th house of secrets, inhibitions and healing.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of inhibition
Noun
  • Medical examiners mentioned physical restraint and Tasers, in part, in some of the causes of those deaths.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Use of force In the DOJ investigation released last March, federal officials said LMPD officers used excessive force too often, including unjustified neck restraints and unnecessary use of tasers and police dogs.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of restraint
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