ντροπαλός — meaning in English

English meaning

• bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
• diffident adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
• 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.

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 Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
2. adj Lacking self-confidence; timid; modest

Related Greek words