Bashful and Uptight

Bashful

Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Usage example: a bashful child who hid in his room whenever there were visitors in the house

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

Nearby Word: bashfully

Uptight

Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

Bashful and uptight are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bashful" instead an adjective "Uptight".
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