uncomfortably diffident and easily embarrassed; shy; timid.

indicative of, accompanied by, or proceeding from bashfulness.

adjective

confident , unabashed , unshy

adjective

abashed , backward , blushful , blushing , chary , confused , constrained , coy , demure , diffident , embarrassed , humble , modest , nervous , overmodest , recoiling , reserved , reticent , retiring , self-conscious , self-effacing , shamefaced , sheepish , shrinking , silent , timid , timorous , unassertive , shy , daunted , dismayed , over-modest