Diffident, timid (7)
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'diffident' is the first definition.
(I know that diffident can be written as shy)
'timid' is the second definition.
(I know that timid can be written as shy)
(Other definitions for shy that I've seen before include "Throw in self-conscious way" , "Suddenly start" , "Timid and self-conscious" , "Timid; throw quickly" , "Demure" .)
I believe this is a double definition.
'diffident' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)
'timid' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)
(Other definitions for bashful that I've seen before include "Shy and self-conscious" , "Shovel and pick worker" , "Shy, timid" , "Sleepy companion" , "Shy, easily embarrassed" .)