bashful

Example Sentences

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His shtick was the interplay of two distinct types: bashful, vaguely pathetic one moment, utterly rabid the next.

From New York Times

But when Ms. van Seenus was told what many of her peers have said about her, including Mr. Meisel, who considers her “a true artist,” she remained bashful.

From New York Times

He is 15 and describes himself as moving with “a little curve in his back like a panther, small and bashful.”

From Seattle Times

The Democrats may be relying on the Republicans’ growing bashful about gerrymandering, said Michael McDonald, a political science professor at the University of Florida.

From New York Times

Davis wasn’t bashful when asked if he set any specific goals to achieve over the next two months.

From Seattle Times