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стыдли́вый — meaning in English

stydlivyy

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English meaning

  • embarrassed adjective Feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious.
  • prudish adj Overly modest or easily shocked, especially about sexual matters.
  • shamefaced adj Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
  • shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

стыдли́вый is used for these senses in English:

  • embarrassed Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
  • prudish Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.
  • shamefaced Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
  • shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
  • shy Embarrassed.

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