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distrustful(adjective, uncertain, nervous, humble)
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meek(adjective, quiet, nervous, fearful)
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sheepish(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
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backward(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, base)
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chary(adjective, deliberate, alert, humble)
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demure(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
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introverted(adjective, nervous, humble, hesitant)
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loath(adjective, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
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reluctant(adjective, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
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respectful(quiet, careful, meek, aware)
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reticent(adjective, nervous, humble, shy)
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self-effacing(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle)
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unassertive(adjective, nervous, humble, shy)
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unassured(adjective, gentle, uncertain, nervous)
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unwilling(adjective, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
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withdrawn(adjective, quiet, tense, meek)
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averse(adjective, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
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biddable(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring)
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blushing(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring)
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content(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring)
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