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ruffled(adjective, state, worry, excite, depression)
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shy(adjective, weak, awkward, doubtful, tense)
8
yearning(adjective, keen, wild, enthusiastic, excited)
7
fraught(adjective, upset, wild, worried, agitated)
7
anguished(adjective, awkward, unsettled, worried, discontent)
7
distracted(adjective, upset, worry, excite, wild)
7
earnest(adjective, strong, kind, keen, friendly)
7
nervy(adjective, upset, excited, nervous, shy)
7
neurotic(adjective, worried, tense, troubled, fearful)
7
on tenterhooks(expression, adjective, keen, excited, ready)
7
overanxious(adjective, worry, excite, excited, nervous)
7
passionate(adjective, kind, keen, friendly, warm)
7
self-conscious(adjective, insecure, feel doubt)
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terrified(adjective, upset, fearful, suspicious, timid)
7
unsettled(adjective, state, depression, feelings, feel)
7
unsure(adjective, uncertain, awkward, nervous, shy)
7
wary(adjective, kind, keen, friendly, alert)
6
aghast(adjective, upset, excited, nervous, shy)
6
animated(adjective, strong, keen, warm, intense)
6
diffident(adjective, weak, uncertain, awkward, shy)
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