Bashful
Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Standoffish and bashful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Standoffish" instead an adjective "Bashful".
Nearby Word: bashfully
Standoffish
Standoffish adjective - Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others.
Bashful and standoffish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bashful" instead an adjective "Standoffish".
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