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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bashful uncertainty" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a feeling of hesitance or shyness in a situation where one is unsure or lacks confidence.
Example: "As she stood before the audience, she felt a bashful uncertainty about her ability to deliver the speech."
Alternatives: "a timid doubt" or "a shy hesitation".
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He was vulnerable, with a "bashful uncertainty about his place".
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