129 entries under shy topic. ×

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constrained
3
frightened(adjective, nervous, fearful, timid)
3
reluctant(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
3
simple(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
3
unpretending(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
2
recoiling
2
afraid(adjective, modest, nervous, humble)
2
averse(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
2
hesitant(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, restrained)
2
hesitating(adjective, hesitant, sluggish, late)
2
plain(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
2
pusillanimous(adjective, nervous, fearful)
2
shaky(nervous, fearful)
2
submissive(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
2
trembling(nervous, fearful)
2
unassured(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest, nervous)
2
yellow(adjective, nervous, fearful)
1
abstemious(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
1
buttoned up(expression, adjective, close, quiet, soft)
1
chaste(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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