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unpretending(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
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unselfish(adjective, modest)
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unwilling(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
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abashed(adjective, shy, timid)
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affected(adjective, restrained, awkward, insecure, uncomfortable)
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ashamed
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averse(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
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awkward
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chicken-hearted(adjective, weak, spineless, gutless)
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chicken-livered
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confused(adjective, shy, timid)
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constrained(adjective, shy, hesitant, timid, unconfident)
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cowering(weak, nervous, shy, fearful, spineless)
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craven(adjective, weak, spineless, gutless)
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decent(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
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demurring(unenthusiastic, unwilling, disinclined)
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detached(adjective, indifferent, unfriendly, aloof, distant)
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faltering
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gutless(adjective, weak, spineless)
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hesitating(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
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