129 entries under shy topic. ×

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capricious(nervous, fearful)
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cowed(nervous, fearful)
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cowering(nervous, fearful)
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daunted(nervous, fearful)
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disinclined(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
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faint-hearted(nervous, fearful, timid)
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fainthearted(nervous, fearful, timid)
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feeble(nervous, fearful)
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having cold feet(expression, idiom, nervous, fearful)
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indisposed(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
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intimidated(nervous, fearful)
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irresolute(nervous, fearful)
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late(adjective, hesitant, sluggish, diffident)
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meekest(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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milquetoast(nervous, fearful)
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not forthcoming(expression, quiet, silent, tight-lipped)
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sluggish(adjective, hesitant, late, diffident)
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soft(quiet, nervous, fearful, silent)
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spineless(nervous, fearful)
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spiritless(nervous, fearful)
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