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| shy(person, quiet, weak, base) | |
| timid(quiet, weak, restraint, uncertain) | |
| bashful(person, quiet, soft, feelings) | |
| humble(person, quiet, feelings, modest) | |
| coy(person, soft, feelings, restraint) | |
| modest(person, quiet, gentle, feelings) | |
| timorous(quiet, weak, fear, shy) | |
| retiring(weak, base, restraint, modest) | |
| reserved(person, feelings, modest, humble) | |
| demure(quiet, soft, restraint, modest) | |
| hesitant(uncertain, nervous, shy, doubtful) | |
| self-effacing(person, soft, feelings, restraint) | |
| self-conscious(person, quiet, feelings, shy) | |
| unassertive(soft, modest, shy, hesitant) | |
| mousy(quiet, modest, humble, shy) | |
| backward(quiet, weak, restraint, shy) | |
| fearful(quiet, weak, fear, modest) | |
| meek(quiet, modest, nervous, humble) | |
| unassuming(person, soft, feelings, shy) | |
| sheepish(quiet, modest, awkward, shy) |
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