δυσωπία
excessive bashfulness
Source Greek ethical term (cf. Plutarch, De vit. pud.)
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Etymology
Lit. 'difficulty of looking'; the embarrassment of being unable to refuse a request. Plutarch wrote περὶ δυσωπίας.
Cicero by Claudeexcessive bashfulness
Source Greek ethical term (cf. Plutarch, De vit. pud.)
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Lit. 'difficulty of looking'; the embarrassment of being unable to refuse a request. Plutarch wrote περὶ δυσωπίας.