Self-conscious, shy (7)
I believe the answer is:
bashful
(Other definitions for bashful that I've seen before include "Sleepy companion" , "Dwarf" , "Doc's shy pal" , "Shy, timid" , "reserved" .)
I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Irish Times.
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