shamefast Definition
- 1modest or bashful
- 2showing a sense of shame
Using shamefast: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shamefast" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She was shamefast and refused to speak in front of the crowd.
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He is a shamefast person who avoids attention.
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The shamefast child hid behind his mother's skirt.
shamefast Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with shamefast
the quality of being modest or bashful
Example
Her shamefastness made her reluctant to speak in public.
in a modest or bashful manner
Example
She shamefastly declined the invitation to dance.
feeling or showing embarrassment or shame
Example
He had a shamefaced expression on his face after being caught cheating.
Origins of shamefast
from Old English 'sceamfaest', meaning 'modest'
Summary: shamefast in Brief
'Shamefast' [sheym-fast] is an adjective that describes someone who is modest, bashful, or shows a sense of shame. It is often used to describe people who avoid attention or are reluctant to speak in public. Synonyms include 'shy,' 'timid,' and 'reserved.' The related words 'shamefastness' and 'shamefastly' refer to the quality of being modest or bashful and acting in a modest or bashful manner, respectively.
