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begrudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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biting nails(expression, adjective, uncertain, anxious, nervous)
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bothered(adjective, upset, anxious, awkward, nervous)
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browbeaten(nervous, shy, fearful)
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bugged(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
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bullied(nervous, shy, fearful)
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caitiff(weak, spineless, gutless)
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careful(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
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chewed up(adjective, upset, depression, down, afflict)
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clutched(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
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compelled(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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contrary(adjective, awkward, hostile, hesitant, antagonistic)
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cowering(adjective, weak, soft, low, base)
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cowhearted(weak, spineless, gutless)
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crestfallen(adjective, upset, depression, down, afflict)
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cut-up(adjective, upset, depression, down, afflict)
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demure(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
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demurring(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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disappointed(adjective, upset, depression, down, afflict)
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discomposed(awkward, shy, unsettled, worried, apprehensive)
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