bashfulness (noun)

1. In the comics, the bashfulness of the main character often leads to amusing misunderstandings.

2. The horror film portrayed the protagonist's bashfulness as a vulnerable trait that attracted the attention of the antagonist.

3. The elegant dress she was wearing overcame her natural bashfulness and brought out her confidence on the fashion runway.

4. The timid dragon struggled with bashfulness, making it difficult for him to interact with other creatures in the fantasy realm.