200 entries under adjective topic. ×

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timid(characteristic, weak, anxious, nervous)
37
fearful(characteristic, person, weak, feelings)
30
afraid(characteristic, weak, fear, nervous)
30
yellow(characteristic, weak, soft, gentle)
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frightened(characteristic, weak, uncertain, fear)
26
craven(characteristic, weak, low, base)
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lily-livered(characteristic, weak, soft, low)
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scared(characteristic, weak, anxious, nervous)
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timorous(characteristic, weak, uncertain, anxious)
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coward(characteristic, quality, anxiety, fear)
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faint-hearted(characteristic, weak, weakness, uncertain)
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pigeonhearted(characteristic, weak, subservient, spineless)
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intimidated(characteristic, weak, weakness, shy)
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jittery(characteristic, person, weak, feelings)
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pusillanimous(characteristic, weak, gentle, low)
14
fainthearted(characteristic, person, weak, feelings)
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startled(characteristic, weakness, cowardice, frightened)
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terrified(state, fearful, frightened)
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dastardly(weak, low, base, fear)
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chicken-hearted(characteristic, weak, subservient, spineless)
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