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verschämt — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
  • shamefaced adj Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.

Senses

verschämt is used for these senses in English:

  • coy (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
  • shamefaced Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.

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.

shamefaced — full definition

  1. adj Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
  2. adj Ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.

Related German words