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стесни́телен — meaning in English

stesnitelen

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English meaning

  • self-conscious adjective Uncomfortably aware of being watched or judged by others, and awkward or embarrassed as a result.
  • sheepish adj Having the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.
  • shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
  • uneasy adj Feeling worried, nervous, or not at ease.

Senses

стесни́телен is used for these senses in English:

  • sheepish Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
  • shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
  • uneasy Not easy in manner; constrained

self-conscious — full definition

  1. adjective Uncomfortably aware of being watched or judged by others, and awkward or embarrassed as a result.
  2. adjective Done with deliberate awareness of the effect it will have; knowingly artful rather than natural.
  3. adjective Having awareness of oneself as a distinct individual with an inner life.

sheepish — full definition

  1. adj Having the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.
  2. adj Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.

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