56 entries under doubtful topic. ×

62
shy(adjective, person, quiet, weak, base)
49
timid(adjective, quiet, weak, restraint, uncertain)
18
hesitant(adjective, uncertain, nervous, shy)
12
unsure(adjective, uncertain, awkward, hesitant)
11
reluctant(adjective, uncertain, shy, hesitant)
8
uncertain(adjective, awkward, nervous, hesitant)
7
tentative(adjective, quiet, uncertain, modest, shy)
4
afraid(adjective, weak, uncertain, fear, shy)
4
dubious(adjective, uncertain, nervous, hesitant)
4
loath(adjective, uncertain, shy, hesitant)
4
unassured(adjective, quiet, uncertain, shy)
4
wavering(adjective, uncertain, nervous, shy)
3
suspicious(adjective, uncertain, nervous, hesitant)
3
unwilling(adjective, uncertain, shy, hesitant)
2
averse(adjective, uncertain, shy, hesitant)
2
hesitating(adjective, uncertain, shy, hesitant)
2
indecisive(uncertain, nervous, shy, hesitant)
2
uneager(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
1
debatable(uncertain, unsure)
1
disinclined(uncertain, shy, hesitant, cautious)
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