Bashful, modest. In a good or neutral sense: Modest or virtuous in behaviour and character. In a depreciatory sense: Shy, awkward in the company…

Lacking in boldness; deficient in self-confidence or energy; timid, bashful; backward, slow.

Shamefaced, modest; abashed. rare.

northern dialect. Modest, shy.

Of persons: Shrinking from publicity, shamefaced, shy. Sometimes used in a good or neutral sense = Sensitively modest in demeanour; sometimes…

Modest; bashful, shy.

Averse to freedom or familiarity of intercourse; distant, reserved, coy, cold.

Of a person, or a person's character, behaviour, etc.: shy; unassertive; reserved.

Fastidious, shy, particular.

Modest, bashful; shy, coy.

Bashful, backward, esp. from natural diffidence or awkwardness; slow to come forward or assert oneself; diffident, sheepish, shamefaced.

Bashful, modest, shamefaced.

Shrinking from self-assertion; sensitively timid; retiring or reserved from diffidence; bashful.

Shy.

Somewhat shy.

Bashful, shy.