bashfulness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of being shy and reluctant to speak, act, or be noticed.

  - "Her bashfulness made it difficult for her to speak in front of large crowds."
  - "Despite his bashfulness, he managed to ask her out on a date."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bashfulness
mashfulness , rashfulness , flashfulness

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Variants

List of all variants of bashfulness that leads to same result
bashful , bashfuller , bashfullest , bashfully , bashfulness , bashfulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English basan 'to push violently', past participle bæsful; related to beosan 'to be put in one's place'. The modern sense of 'shyness' developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Bashfulness is a common theme in many fairy tales, with characters such as Cinderella and Snow White being described as bashful.

2. In some cultures, bashfulness is seen as a desirable trait in women, particularly in traditional Asian societies.

3. The word 'bashful' can also be used as an adjective to describe someone who is shy or modest.

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Related Concepts

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1. shyness: A closely related concept to bashfulness, shyness refers to a fear or anxiety of social situations and interactions.

2. introversion: Another related concept, introversion refers to a personality trait characterized by a preference for quiet, solitary activities and a tendency to be reserved and introspective.

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Culture

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Bashfulness is a common theme in literature, particularly in romantic and coming-of-age stories. It is often portrayed as a desirable quality, particularly in women, and is linked to modesty and femininity. In art, bashfulness is often depicted through body language and facial expressions.

How to Memorize "bashfulness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shy person, blushing and avoiding eye contact, to remember the meaning of bashfulness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bashful' with shy or reticent behavior to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Bashful people Behave shyly, Avoid eye contact, Speak hesitantly, Hide in groups, Underestimate themselves, Lack confidence, Feel uneasy'.

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