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- \ˈbash-fəl\
- /ˈbæʃf.nəs/
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- \ˈbash-fəl\
Definition of bashfulness word
- noun bashfulness The quality or property of being bashful; shyness; reserve; timidity. 1
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Parts of speech for Bashfulness
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preposition
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exclamation
bashfulness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bashfulness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bashfulness
noun bashfulness
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- self-conscious — excessively aware of being observed by others.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- quietness — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
Antonyms for bashfulness
noun bashfulness
- boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
- pride — Thomas, died 1658, English soldier and regicide.
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