This is the 15016th most frequent German word.
schüchterne
"Schüchterne" means "shy" or "timid" in English.
The word 'schüchterne' is used as an adjective here, describing the noun 'Mädchen' and indicating the girl's timid character.
Das schüchterne Mädchen sprach nicht viel.
The shy girl did not speak much.
Here, 'schüchterne' functions as an adjective describing 'Reaktion,' indicating a hesitant or timid response.
Er zeigte eine schüchterne Reaktion auf das Kompliment.
He showed a shy reaction to the compliment.
In this sentence, 'schüchterne' modifies the noun 'Art,' implying her timid demeanor which contributed positively to her likability.