bashful

It’s fun to get to know these people, their insecurities and their problems and slowly grow closer past their bashful exteriors.

Organizers tried getting students who might feel bashful online to at least try a game of hangman or charades.

I remember being very bashful at the time and saying, “Thank you!”

Kate meets a young fan, who looks a bit bashful about meeting the Duchess.

Mrs. Nelson, riding in front with the bashful driver, vainly sought to engage him in conversation.

It seems ridiculous that a fellow who could hold his head straight up before a storm of cannon shot, should be positively bashful.

The French women have none of that bashful modesty which characterises the women of England and America.

This was so unusual in the bashful Alfred that Miss Caldwell roused and slipped lightly to the ground.

But as he seemed stronger and more lively the next day, I concluded he was bashful and only ate when I wasn't looking.