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Definition of bashfulness

bashfulness

/ˈbæʃ.fəl.nəs/
bash · ful · ness
Adverb:bashfully
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Adjective:bashful
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being shy, easily embarrassed, and reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Example

"The young pianist overcame his initial bashfulness and delivered a confident performance for the audience."

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• Nearby Words

basher
bashful
bashfully
bashfulness
bashing
basic
basically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from 'bashful' plus the noun suffix '-ness'. 'Bashful' derives from the earlier verb 'bash', an aphetic shortening of 'abash' (from Old French 'esbahir', meaning to astonish or confound).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bashfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bashfulness
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