58 entries under shy topic. ×

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acquiescent(adjective, nature, calm, quiet, gentle)
15
self-conscious(adjective, characteristic, person, quiet, feelings)
15
unrequited(adjective, calm, quiet, silent)
13
dumb(adjective, calm, quiet, silent)
13
fearful(adjective, characteristic, modest, nervous)
13
hesitant(adjective, characteristic, modest, nervous)
13
tentative(adjective, characteristic, modest, nervous)
12
pigeon-livered(adjective, nature, calm, quiet, temper)
12
coy(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, modest)
9
lamblike(adjective, nature, calm, quiet, temper)
8
obedient(adjective, quiet, mean, gentle)
8
tame(verb, adjective, control, quiet, beat)
8
unassertive(adjective, modest, timid, character)
7
can't say boo to a goose(adjective, calm, quiet, silent)
7
reticent(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, modest)
7
soft(adjective, nature, temper, meek)
6
compliant(adjective, quiet, gentle, meek)
6
meekest(adjective, nature, calm, quiet, temper)
6
passive(adjective, quiet, mean, gentle, modest)
5
backward(adjective, characteristic, modest, courtesy)
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