Bashful and Prudish

Bashful

Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Prudish and bashful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prudish" instead an adjective "Bashful".

Nearby Word: bashfully

Prudish

Prudish adjective - Given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals.

Bashful and prudish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bashful" instead an adjective "Prudish".

Nearby Words: prudery, prude, prudishly
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