50
shy(adjective, state, behavior, courage, weak)
21
coward
18
timid(adjective, strong, shy)
15
fearful(adjective, calm, weak, shy, apprehensive)
13
cowardly(adjective, brave)
13
weak(adjective, firm, powerful, shy, healthy)
11
meek(adjective, weak, excited, shy, compliant)
11
afraid(adjective, calm, weak, happy, shy)
11
scared
11
humble(rude, loud)
9
faint(adjective, weak, shy)
9
scary
8
yellow(adjective, strong, cowardly)
7
dead in the water
7
shameful
6
timorous(adjective, weak, shy, afraid)
5
demure(adjective, affected, reserved)
5
nervous(adjective, calm, cool, happy)
5
craven(adjective, weak, timid)
5
feeble(adjective, dull, low)
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