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in a dither(expression, idiom, uncertain, anxious, nervous)
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in a sweat(expression, idiom, upset, uncertain, anxious)
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in a tizzy(expression, adjective, idiom, upset, passionate)
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jellyfish(adjective, upset, uncertain, anxious, nervous)
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nerveless(adjective, shy, worried, death, apprehensive)
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nervy(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
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overwrought(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
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pained(adjective, upset, depression, down, afflict)
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panicked
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pigeonhearted(weak, spineless, gutless)
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pliable
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rabbity(upset, anxious, shy, worried, apprehensive)
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rattled(adjective, fearful, frightened)
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restless(adjective, upset, excited, fear, anxious)
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running scared(expression, adjective, upset, weak, base)
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shaken(adjective, anxious, awkward, unsettled, worried)
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shivery(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
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skittish(adjective, anxious, modest, nervous, humble)
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soft(adjective, weak, base, nervous, shy)
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spineless(adjective, weak, soft, base, nervous)
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