bashfulness

Example Sentences

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Just don’t tell him he’s a star, because he will shake his head and grin with genuine bashfulness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2017

When his friends play their trick on him, forcing him to acknowledge his feelings for his longtime antagonist, this Benedick’s face is endearingly swamped by giddiness, bashfulness and sentiment.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2015

It comes out frankly and proclaims, without bashfulness, or any sign of a blush, that it is the noblest work of God.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2013

He’s in his mid-30s but projected such bashfulness that he seemed 10 or 15 years younger.

From New York Times • May 8, 2013

A bashfulness came over Javier, and Moss appreciated that he wasn’t the only vulnerable one in the room.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro