144 entries under shy topic. ×

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unostentatious(adjective, person, soft, feelings)
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unpresuming(adjective, person, soft, feelings)
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wavering(adjective, uncertain, nervous, doubtful)
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worried(adjective, uncertain, nervous, hesitant)
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yellow(adjective, weak, nervous, worried)
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chary(adjective, hesitant, timid, unenthusiastic)
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chicken(adjective, worried, afraid, apprehensive)
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embarrassed(adjective, awkward, insecure, timid)
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frightened(adjective, weak, nervous, worried)
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lily-livered(adjective, weak, worried, afraid)
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overmodest(timid, modesty)
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rabbity(adjective, quiet, hesitant, reticent)
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simple(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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uneasy(adjective, awkward, worried, afraid)
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unpretending(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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unwilling(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
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abashed(adjective, timid)
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averse(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
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confused(adjective, timid)
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constrained(adjective, hesitant, timid, unconfident)
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