6
coy(adjective, gentle, fear, modest, nervous)
6
fretful(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, awkward)
6
hesitant(adjective, gentle, uncertain, anxious, ordinary)
6
lily-livered(adjective, weak, anxious, nervous, shy)
6
mindful(adjective, kind, deliberate, alert, familiar)
6
on tenterhooks
6
overanxious(adjective, worry, excite, excited, anxious)
6
overwrought(adjective, upset, hurt, worry, excite)
6
paranoid
6
unquiet(adjective, upset, worry, excite, excited)
5
aware(adjective, cool, sensible, alert, significant)
5
cautious(adjective, alert, modest, humble, careful)
5
cognizant(adjective, cool, sensible, alert, significant)
5
discerning(adjective, cool, significant, intelligent, brilliant)
5
distracted(adjective, worry, excite, awe)
5
doubtful(adjective, uncertain, anxious, awkward, nervous)
5
excitable(adjective, anxious, nervous, worried, tense)
5
high-strung(adjective, excited, anxious, shaky, tense)
5
ill at ease(expression, adjective, idiom, awkward, unsettled)
5
intimidated(adjective, shy, fearful, suspicious, timid)
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