29
shy(adjective, quiet, weak, slow, base)
19
slow(adjective, dull, simple, ability, silly)
16
dull(adjective, dull, simple, ability, low)
16
humble(adjective, modest, shy, hesitant, meek)
15
rearward(adjective, adverb, end, back, approach)
15
late(adjective, adverb, dull, time, low)
14
retarded(adjective, ability, slow, offensive, impulsive)
13
diffident(adjective, quiet, weak, restraint, shy)
13
stupid(adjective, dull, simple, slow, silly)
12
bashful(adjective, quiet, restraint, modest, humble)
12
back(adjective, adverb, end, approach, last)
11
backwards(adverb, approach, precede)
11
behind(adjective, adverb, dull, back, low)
10
dense(adjective, dull, simple, slow, silly)
10
hesitant(adjective, quiet, uncertain, modest, humble)
10
reluctant(adjective, slow, uncertain, modest, humble)
10
reserved(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, modest)
10
tardy(adjective, adverb, dull, low, slow)
10
timid(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, base)
10
undeveloped(adjective, slow, immature, precede)
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