69 entries under shy topic. ×

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slow(adjective, dull, simple, ability, silly)
16
humble(adjective, modest, hesitant, meek)
15
late(adjective, adverb, dull, time, low)
13
diffident(adjective, quiet, weak, restraint)
12
bashful(adjective, quiet, restraint, modest, humble)
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)
9
loath(adjective, slow, modest, humble)
9
retiring(adjective, quiet, weak, base, restraint)
9
unwilling(adjective, slow, uncertain, modest, humble)
8
averse(adjective, slow, modest, humble)
8
demure(adjective, quiet, restraint, modest, humble)
7
coy(adjective, quiet, restraint, modest, humble)
7
modest(adjective, quiet, restraint, humble)
6
afraid(adjective, weak, soft, slow, base)
6
sluggish(adjective, adverb, dull, simple, low)
5
disinclined(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble)
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