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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Bashfulness \Bash"ful*ness\, noun The quality of being bashful.
Syn: {Bashfulness}, {Modesty}, {Diffidence}, {Shyness}.
Usage: Modesty arises from a low estimate of ourselves; bashfulness is an abashment or agitation of the spirits at coming into contact with others; diffidence is produced by an undue degree of self-distrust; shyness usually arises from an excessive self-consciousness, and a painful impression that every one is looking at us. Modesty of deportment is becoming in all; bashfulness often gives rise to mistakes and blundering; diffidence in society frequently makes a man a burden to himself; shyness usually produces a reserve or distance which is often mistaken for haughtiness. ||
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
bashfulness
noun: feeling embarrassed due to modesty [syn: {abashment}]
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