11
distressed(adjective, upset, depression, excited, anxious)
11
horrified(adjective, fearful, frightened)
11
pusillanimous(adjective, weak, nervous, shy, worried)
11
spooked(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
10
faint-hearted(adjective, weak, passionate, fear, anxious)
10
gutless(adjective, weak, fear, personality, fearful)
10
hesitant(adjective, uncertain, anxious, modest, nervous)
10
panicky(adjective, weak, fear, anxious, fearful)
10
reluctant(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
10
sorry(adjective, upset, depression, down, afflict)
10
startled(adjective, shy, fearful, scare, awe)
10
terror-stricken(adjective, upset, passionate, anxious, fearful)
10
tremulous(adjective, feeling, fear, nervous, shy)
9
backward(adjective, weak, soft, slow, base)
9
chicken(adjective, upset, anxious, shy, hesitant)
9
coward(adjective, characteristic, quality, anxiety, fear)
9
disturbed(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, awkward)
9
jumpy(adjective, upset, excited, uncertain, anxious)
9
loath(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
9
uncourageous(adjective, fear, personality, scary)
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