Word of the day

bashful

1. reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy

“don't be bashful about telling folks how you feel”

adjective

/ˈbæʃf(ə)l/

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bashful

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"During the presentation, his bashful demeanor prevented him from making a _____ impact on the audience."

Select three words related to bashful

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  • timid
  • confident
  • reserved
  • diffident
  • outgoing
  • assertive

Choose the phrase that uses bashful correctly

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Find a word related to bashful

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