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hair-raising(adjective, awful, terrible, strange, horrible)
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horrific(adjective, bad, awful, terrible, fear)
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humble(adjective, modest, nervous, shy, hesitant)
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uneasy(adjective, upset, excited, uncertain, anxious)
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coward(adjective, characteristic, quality, anxiety, fear)
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dreaded(adjective, awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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grisly(adjective, unpleasant, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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hesitant(adjective, weak, gentle, uncertain, anxious)
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horrid(adjective, unpleasant, awful, terrible, fear)
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panicky(adjective, weak, fear, anxious, afraid)
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terrified(adjective, upset, anxious, suspicious, timid)
11
terrifying(adjective, unpleasant, awful, terrible, disgusting)
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chicken(adjective, upset, weak, nervous, worried)
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craven(noun, adjective, weak, timid, spineless)
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fainthearted(adjective, person, weak, feelings, apprehensive)
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mousy(adjective, upset, shy, afraid, apprehensive)
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agitated(adjective, anxious, awkward, nervous, unsettled)
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intimidated(adjective, weak, suspicious, timid, apprehensive)
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shaky(adjective, upset, weak, excited, uncertain)
10
skittish(adjective, anxious, modest, nervous, humble)
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