schüchtern — meaning in English
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English meaning
- awkward adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
- bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
- coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- diffident adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- 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
schüchtern is used for these senses in English:
- bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- coy (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
- diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- diffidently In a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.
- fainthearted Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
- self-effacing Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
- shy Easily frightened; timid.
- shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
awkward — full definition
- adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
- adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
- adj Difficult to deal with or handle.