47 entries under shy topic. ×

45
timid(adjective, characteristic, weak, anxious, nervous)
37
fearful(adjective, characteristic, person, weak, feelings)
30
afraid(adjective, characteristic, weak, fear, nervous)
30
yellow(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, gentle)
27
frightened(adjective, characteristic, weak, uncertain, fear)
22
timorous(adjective, characteristic, weak, uncertain, anxious)
20
faint-hearted(adjective, characteristic, weak, weakness, uncertain)
16
intimidated(adjective, characteristic, weak, weakness)
15
pusillanimous(adjective, characteristic, weak, gentle, low)
14
fainthearted(adjective, characteristic, person, weak, feelings)
12
diffident(adjective, characteristic, weak, nervous)
12
apprehensive(adjective, characteristic, weak, fearful)
12
weak(adjective, characteristic, gentle, nervous)
11
nervous(adjective, characteristic, weak, uncertain, anxious)
11
shrinking(adjective, characteristic, weak, nervous)
10
spineless(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, gentle)
10
shaky(adjective, characteristic, weakness, uncertain, nervous)
10
soft(adjective, characteristic, weak, gentle, nervous)
9
hesitant(adjective, characteristic, weakness, low, base)
8
cowering(adjective, characteristic, weak, nervous)
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