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| cowardly(weak, nervous, shy, fearful) | |
| unsure(uncertain, awkward, doubtful, hesitant) | |
| nervous(weak, fear, awkward, shy) | |
| reluctant(uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant) | |
| reticent(person, feelings, secret, sneaky) | |
| shamefaced(soft, shy, meek, modesty) | |
| insecure(uncertain, awkward, nervous, worried) | |
| shrinking(weak, nervous, shy, hesitant) | |
| unobtrusive(soft, modest, shy, hesitant) | |
| unpretentious(person, soft, feelings, shy) | |
| apprehensive(weak, uncertain, fear, nervous) | |
| doubtful(uncertain, nervous, shy, hesitant) | |
| uncertain(awkward, nervous, doubtful, hesitant) | |
| unconfident(uncertain, nervous, worried, hesitant) | |
| introverted | |
| tentative(quiet, uncertain, modest, shy) | |
| anxious(weak, uncertain, awkward, shy) | |
| inhibited | |
| selfless | |
| withdrawn(quiet, gentle, modest, aloof) |
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