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bashfulness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbæʃ.fəl.nəs/

A tendency to feel shy, uncomfortable, or easily embarrassed in the presence of others.

Her natural bashfulness made it difficult for her to speak up during the team meeting.
He tried to overcome his bashfulness by volunteering to lead the school play.
There was a touch of bashfulness in her smile when she accepted the award.

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