Bashful and Overfamiliar

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Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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Overfamiliar is an antonym for bashful.

Nearby Word: bashfully

Overfamiliar adjective - Showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty.

Usage example: the company cautions their managers against fraternization and being overfamiliar with their subordinates

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Bashful is an antonym for overfamiliar.

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