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144 entries under shy topic. ×

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cowering(weak, nervous, fearful, spineless)
2
decent(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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hesitating(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
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indecisive(uncertain, nervous, doubtful, hesitant)
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intimidated(nervous, worried, fearful, afraid)
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jittery(weak, worried, afraid, apprehensive)
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plain(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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silent(adjective, quiet, simple, indifferent, humble)
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submissive(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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trembling(nervous, fearful)
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uneager(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble)
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abstemious(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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chaste(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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discreet(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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disinclined(uncertain, doubtful, hesitant, cautious)
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homely(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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honest(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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irresolute(uncertain, nervous, doubtful, hesitant)
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lamblike(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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low-profile(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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