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náiriúil — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
  • diffident adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
  • modest adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
  • shameful adj Deserving of shame or disgrace; disgraceful.

Senses

náiriúil is used for these senses in English:

  • bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
  • diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
  • modest Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
  • shameful Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful

diffident — full definition

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

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