| discreet(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal) | |
| distant | |
| distrustful(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy) | |
| faint-hearted(fear, nervous, shy, fearful, timid) | |
| fidgety | |
| gutless | |
| hesitant(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy) | |
| homely(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal) | |
| honest(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal) | |
| inarticulate | |
| indefinite | |
| lamblike(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal) | |
| lily-livered | |
| lively | |
| loath(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious) | |
| low-profile(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal) | |
| lowly | |
| maidenlike(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal) | |
| meager(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal) | |
| mean(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal) |
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