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| opposed(slow, shy, antagonistic, unenthusiastic) | |
| panic-struck | |
| pavid(shy, scare, awe) | |
| phobic(shy, worried, fearful, apprehensive) | |
| recalcitrant(difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced) | |
| refractory(difficult, awkward, forced, averse) | |
| remiss(difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced) | |
| resistant(slow, awkward, shy, forced) | |
| reticent(modest, nervous, humble, shy) | |
| retiring(weak, soft, base, modest) | |
| run scared(expression, passionate, anxious, fearful) | |
| scared stiff(expression, fearful, scared, frightened) | |
| scaredy-cat(uncertain, anxious, nervous, doubtful) | |
| scarey(shy, scare, awe) | |
| shaking(upset, excited, anxious, nervous) | |
| sheepish(modest, nervous, humble, shy) | |
| shook(shy, scare, awe) | |
| shook up(expression, upset, excited, anxious) | |
| slack(difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced) | |
| slow(shy, doubtful, hesitant, diffident) |
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