Meaning of the German Word "Schüchternheit"

Schüchternheit

timidity

Lack of courage or confidence.

Example Sentence

Seine Schüchternheit hinderte ihn daran, sich in der großen Besprechung zu äußern.

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Definition: Lack of courage or confidence.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Schüchternheit"?

C2

What grammatical category does "Schüchternheit" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Schüchternheit" belong to?

Emotions