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acanhamento

[a.ka.ɲa.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: acanhamientos
shyness, bashfulness, timidity
1. The state or quality of being shy, embarrassed, or lacking confidence in social situations
His shyness prevented him from speaking in front of the class.
O acanhamento dele o impediu de falar em frente à turma.
2. A feeling of discomfort or constraint due to lack of space or restrictive circumstances
The acanhamento of the small apartment made it difficult to entertain guests.
O acanhamento do pequeno apartamento dificultava receber visitas.
Synonyms
timidezvergonhaconstrangimentoinibiçãorecato
Antonyms
confiançadesinibiçãodesenvolturasegurançaousadia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acanhamento
Common usage, standard form
São Paulo
acanhamento
Standard usage
Portugal
acanhamento
Standard usage, though less frequently used than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

morrer de acanhamento
sem acanhamento
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