nesmělý — meaning in English

English meaning

• coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
• eerie adj Strange and unsettling in a way that suggests something mysterious or supernatural.
• shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
• timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.

Senses

nesmělý is used for these senses in English:

• coy (dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
• eerie (Scotland) Frightened, timid.
• shy Easily frightened; timid.
• timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

coy — full definition

1. adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
2. adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.

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