122 entries under nervous topic. ×

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skeptical(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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apprehensive(adjective, gentle, uncertain, anxious, ordinary)
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distrustful(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble)
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retiring(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, modest)
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shrinking(adjective, weak, anxious, modest)
6
unconfident(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, worried)
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problematic(uncertain, doubtful, insecure, unsure)
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suspicious(adjective, delicate, uncertain, restrained, modest)
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undependable(adjective, uncertain, unstable, feeble)
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modest(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle)
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mousy(adjective, shy, worried, fearful)
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reticent(adjective, quiet, obscure, restrained, modest)
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tremulous(adjective, shy, worried, fearful)
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unassertive(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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unconvinced(uncertain, doubtful, dubious, insecure)
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jittery(adjective, anxious, shy, worried)
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jumpy(adjective, uncertain, anxious, shy)
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mistrustful(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, worried)
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shaky(adjective, weak, uncertain, anxious)
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spineless(adjective, uncertain, unstable, shy)
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