276 entries under adjective topic. ×
| shy(quiet, weak, slow, base) | |
| slow(dull, simple, ability, silly) | |
| dull(dull, simple, ability, low) | |
| humble(modest, shy, hesitant, meek) | |
| rearward(adverb, end, back, approach) | |
| late(adverb, dull, time, low) | |
| retarded(ability, slow, offensive, impulsive) | |
| diffident(quiet, weak, restraint, shy) | |
| stupid(dull, simple, slow, silly) | |
| bashful(quiet, restraint, modest, humble) | |
| back(adverb, end, approach, last) | |
| behind(adverb, dull, back, low) | |
| dense(dull, simple, slow, silly) | |
| hesitant(quiet, uncertain, modest, humble) | |
| reluctant(slow, uncertain, modest, humble) | |
| reserved(person, quiet, feelings, modest) | |
| tardy(adverb, dull, low, slow) | |
| timid(quiet, weak, soft, base) | |
| undeveloped(slow, immature, precede) | |
| behindhand(adverb, dull, low, slow) |
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