A bashful colleague is someone who is shy and timid in the workplace. The crossword solutions for this term are 'HAPPY' (5 letters), 'DOC' (3 letters), and 'DOPEY' (5 letters). 'HAPPY' is a feeling of joy and contentment, 'DOC' is an abbreviation for doctor, and 'DOPEY' is a term used to describe someone who is slow-witted or foolish. All three words can be used to describe a bashful colleague who is timid and shy in the workplace.