Bashful and Conceited

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Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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Conceited is an antonym for bashful in shy topic.

Nearby Word: bashfully

Conceited adjective - Having too high an opinion of oneself.

Usage example: a conceited basketball player who was always too busy even to sign autographs

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Bashful is an antonym for conceited.

Nearby Words: conceit, conceitedly

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