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BASHFULNESS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word bashfulness. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word bashfulness. (close relations)
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awkwardness
nounn
noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the quality of an embarrassing situation

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

• trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

diffidence
nounn
noun

• lack of self-confidence

embarrassment
nounn
noun

• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

• the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)

• some event that causes someone to be embarrassed

• extreme excess

hesitation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• the act of pausing uncertainly

reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

reticence
nounn
noun

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

self-consciousness
nounn
noun

• embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

• self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you

shyness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

timidity
nounn
noun

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

abashment
nounn
noun

• feeling embarrassed due to modesty

Best Hypernyms For BASHFULNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bashfulness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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coyness embarrassment introversion modesty reserve reticence self-consciousness self-effacement shyness timidity

Alternatives for AWKWARDNESS

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