ντροπαλός — meaning in English

English meaning

• bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
• diffident adj Reluctant to trust other people.
• sheepish adj Behaving in a mild, timid way, similar to a sheep.
• shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

ντροπαλός is used for these senses in English:

• bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
• diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
• sheepish Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
• shy Easily frightened; timid.
• shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

diffident — full definition

1. adj Reluctant to trust other people.
2. adj Shy and unsure of oneself.

Related Greek words