bashful

Example Sentences

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Armstrong, though, has been far from bashful about his ambitions for Coinbase, which he positioned as the American company to bring crypto into the mainstream.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Root did it in the space of three deliveries and acknowledged the applause of the crowd with a bashful wave of his hand.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

With his signature bashful looks, tousled black curly hair and just an added dash of playful risk-taking, Cimino’s Zac sits right alongside the actor’s growing repertoire of swoon-worthy guys.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

Woodman was happy to make the call because Rooney, a die-hard “Snow White” fan, was too bashful.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2025

He gazed at Javier, saw that bashful sincerity on his face, and knew he wouldn’t trade it for anything.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro