робкий — meaning in English
robkiy
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English meaning
- bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
- coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- diffident adj Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- humble adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
- shamefaced adj Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
- 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.
- timid adj Easily frightened or lacking confidence, especially in unfamiliar situations.
Senses
робкий is used for these senses in English:
- bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- coy (dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
- diffident (archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
- fainthearted Faint of heart; irresolute; fearful.
- humble Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
- shamefaced Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
- sheepish Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.
- shy Easily frightened; timid.
coy — full definition
- adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.