2
incertain
2
indecisive(uncertain, nervous, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
2
intimidated(nervous, shy, worried, fearful, afraid)
2
jittery(weak, shy, worried, afraid, apprehensive)
2
lowly(quiet, modest, humble, meek, unassuming)
2
mistrustful(nervous, insecure, unsure)
2
plain(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
2
reclusive(adjective, quiet, gentle, aloof, peaceful)
2
restless
2
secretive(adjective, secret, sneaky, stealthy)
2
silent(adjective, quiet, simple, indifferent, humble)
2
squeamish(unenthusiastic, unwilling, disinclined)
2
submissive(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
2
taciturn(adjective, quiet, gentle, aloof, peaceful)
2
trembling(nervous, shy, fearful)
2
uncomfortable
2
uneager(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
2
uninvolved(adjective, indifferent, detached, aloof, distant)
2
unsocial(adjective, indifferent, modest, humble, detached)
2
vacillant(adjective, hesitant)
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