1
goosy
1
halfhearted
1
haughty(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
1
having the willies(expression, idiom, weak, spineless, gutless)
1
heartless(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
1
heedless(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
1
highbrow(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
1
homely(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
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honest(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
1
hurt
1
iffy(uncertain, nervous, doubtful, insecure, unsure)
1
impartial(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
1
impervious(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
1
improbable(uncertain, doubtful, unsure)
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in fear
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inattentive(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
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indrawn
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irresolute(uncertain, nervous, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
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jibbing
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lacking courage(expression, weak, spineless, gutless)
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