7
coquettish(adjective, modest, sex, frisky, provocative)
7
unassuming(adjective, person, soft, feelings, shy)
7
unpretentious(adjective, person, soft, feelings, shy)
7
meek(adjective, modest)
6
backward(adjective, quiet, restraint, modest, humble)
6
reticent(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, modest)
6
skittish(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
6
unobtrusive(adjective, soft, modest, shy, meek)
5
afraid(adjective, fear, modest, nervous, humble)
5
apprehensive(adjective, gentle, fear, modest, nervous)
5
kittenish(adjective, modest, playful, frisky)
5
mousy(adjective, nervous, shy, meek, fearful)
4
ashamed
4
fearful(adjective, fear, modest, nervous, humble)
4
unostentatious(adjective, person, soft, feelings, shy)
4
unpresuming(adjective, person, soft, feelings, shy)
3
capricious(nervous, shy, fearful)
3
cowardly(adjective, nervous, shy, fearful, timid)
3
decent(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
3
moderate(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
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