01 a. Abashed; daunted; dismayed.
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1.
Abashed; daunted; dismayed.[Obs.]
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2.
Very modest, or modest to excess; constitutionally disposed to shrink from public notice; indicating extreme or excessive modesty; shy; as, a bashful person, action, expression.
Syn.
Diffident; retiring; reserved; shamefaced; sheepish.