4
cowardly(adjective, nervous, shy, fearful, timid)
4
detached(adjective, aloof, reticent, standoffish)
4
discreet(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
4
overmodest(adjective, shy, modesty)
4
restrained(quiet, gentle, still, aloof, reserved)
4
skittish(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
4
unconfident
4
unpresuming(adjective, person, soft, feelings, shy)
4
unsociable(adjective, quiet, still, shy, reticent)
3
ashamed(adjective, remorseful, regretting)
3
awkward
3
blushful(adjective, shy, blushing, flushed, embarrassed)
3
chary(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
3
close(quiet, soft, gentle, restrained, reserved)
3
constrained(adjective, shy)
3
frightened(adjective, nervous, shy, fearful, timid)
3
lowly(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, meek)
3
reluctant(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
3
simple(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
3
tremulous
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