verecund

/vəˈrɛkənd/

Definitions

1. adjective

shy, modest, or bashful

“The verecund young artist was hesitant to showcase her work in front of the crowd.”

2. noun

a feeling of shyness or bashfulness

“Her verecund had increased significantly after the embarrassing incident.”

Synonyms

  • bashful
  • shy
  • timid

Antonyms

  • bold
  • confident