often feeling uncomfortable with other people and easily embarrassed

She gave a bashful smile as he complimented her on her work. 当他恭维她的工作成果时，她腼腆地笑了笑。

Synonyms: coy (MODEST)modest (QUIETLY SUCCESSFUL) reserved (PERSON)reticent retiring (SHY) self-effacingshy (NERVOUS)timidunassuming