faiteach — meaning in English

English meaning

• bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
• fearful adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
• nervous adj Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
• 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

faiteach is used for these senses in English:

• bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
• fearful Tending to fear; timid.
• nervous Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge. [from 18th c.]
• shy Easily frightened; timid.
• timid Lacking in courage or confidence.

fearful — full definition

1. adj Feeling afraid or anxious.
2. adj Causing fear; terrifying.
3. adj Very bad or severe (informal intensifier).

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