| subpar | |
| unassuming(adjective, shy, pretentious) | |
| unpretentious | |
| mousey | |
| abashed | |
| anxious(quiet, cool) | |
| cautious(adjective, weak, shy) | |
| courteous | |
| dastardly | |
| horrified(adjective, person, courage) | |
| reserved(adjective, friendly) | |
| reticent(adjective, weak, shy) | |
| skittish | |
| wary | |
| coy | |
| careful | |
| chicken | |
| chicken-livered | |
| chickenhearted | |
| circumspect(adjective, cautious, discreet) |
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