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Definitions

verecund

[ver-i-kuhnd] / ˈvɛr ɪˌkʌnd /

ADJECTIVE

bashful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confused coy diffident embarrassed reticent self-conscious sheepish timid

WEAK

abashed backward blushful blushing chary constrained demure humble modest nervous overmodest recoiling reserved retiring self-effacing shamefaced shrinking silent timorous unassertive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive bold forward

WEAK

unabashed unshy