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manageable(adjective, calm, quiet, simple, gentle)
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patient(adjective, quiet, kind, soft, gentle)
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retiring(adjective, quiet, meek, unassuming)
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subdued(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, soft)
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timid(adjective, quiet, gentle, humble)
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demure(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring)
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forbearing(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
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lenient(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
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long-suffering(adjective, quiet, gentle, humble)
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sheepish(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring)
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unambitious(adjective, quiet, meek, unassuming)
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unassuming(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
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unobtrusive(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring)
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unpretentious(adjective, quiet, gentle, humble)
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unresisting(adjective, quiet, gentle, humble)
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quiet(adjective, simple, gentle, humble)
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serene(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
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spineless(adjective, quiet, gentle, humble)
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spiritless(adjective, calm, quiet, kind, smooth)
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apprehensive(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring)
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