129 entries under shy topic. ×

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unpretentious(adjective, person, soft, feelings)
8
mousy(adjective, quiet, soft, modest, humble)
8
unostentatious(adjective, person, soft, feelings)
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abashed
7
introverted(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
7
unobtrusive(adjective, soft, modest, meek)
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fearful(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, modest)
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quiet(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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silent(adjective, quiet, soft, restrained, modest)
5
embarrassed
4
apprehensive(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, modest)
4
confused
4
cowardly(adjective, nervous, fearful, timid)
4
discreet(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
4
overmodest(adjective, modesty)
4
skittish(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
4
unpresuming(adjective, person, soft, feelings)
4
unsociable(adjective, quiet, still, reticent)
3
blushful(adjective, blushing, flushed, embarrassed)
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chary(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
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