144 entries under shy topic. ×

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shamefaced(adjective, soft, meek, modesty)
9
shrinking(adjective, weak, nervous, hesitant)
9
unobtrusive(adjective, soft, modest, hesitant)
9
unpretentious(adjective, person, soft, feelings)
8
apprehensive(adjective, weak, uncertain, fear, nervous)
8
doubtful(adjective, uncertain, nervous, hesitant)
7
tentative(adjective, quiet, uncertain, modest)
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anxious(adjective, weak, uncertain, awkward)
5
blushing(adjective, soft, meek, modesty)
5
fainthearted(adjective, weak, nervous, worried)
5
quiet(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
4
afraid(adjective, weak, uncertain, fear)
4
faint-hearted(adjective, weak, fear, nervous)
4
jumpy(uncertain, nervous, worried, hesitant)
4
loath(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
4
pusillanimous(adjective, weak, nervous, worried)
4
shaky(uncertain, fear, nervous, worried)
4
skittish(worried, afraid, apprehensive, modesty)
4
tremulous(fear, nervous, worried, fearful)
4
unassured(adjective, quiet, uncertain, doubtful)
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