3
in a stew(expression, adjective, idiom, worried, disturbed)
3
in suspense(expression, upset, excited, ready, anxious)
3
irritable(anxious, awkward, unsettled, worried, tense)
3
knowing(adjective, cool, sensible, alert, significant)
3
knowledgeable(adjective, cool, sensible, alert, significant)
3
mistrustful(adjective, anxious, nervous, fearful, wary)
3
observant(adjective, cool, sensible, deliberate, alert)
3
overeager(adjective, worry, excite, awe)
3
prudent(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, wary)
3
queasy
3
reserved(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, modest)
3
restive(adjective, excited, anxious, awkward, unsettled)
3
scarey(adjective, worry, excite, awe)
3
sensitive(adjective, anxious, nervous, worried, tense)
3
shrinking(adjective, weak, soft, base, anxious)
3
skittish(adjective, anxious, modest, nervous, humble)
3
spooked(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
3
stiff(adjective, anxious, nervous, worried, fearful)
3
strung out(expression, adjective, upset, excited, anxious)
3
taut(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
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