135 entries under gentle topic. ×

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insignificant(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, lower)
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shrinking(adjective, quiet, nervous, humble)
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subdued(adjective, quiet, simple, clean)
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aloof(adjective, quiet, cold, unfriendly)
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minute(adjective, weak, soft, slight, lower)
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nervous(adjective, humble, shy, hesitant)
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resigned(verb, adjective, quiet, humble)
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trifling(adjective, weak, soft, reasonable, slight)
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undemonstrative(adjective, quiet, aloof, reserved)
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withdrawn(adjective, quiet, cold, aloof)
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acquiescent(quiet, humble, subdued, submissive)
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apprehensive(adjective, quiet, simple, nervous)
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cool(adjective, close, quiet, reasonable, moderate)
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frigid(quiet, aloof, reserved, reticent)
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hesitant(adjective, quiet, simple, nervous)
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minuscule(adjective, weak, soft, slight)
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plebeian(adjective, mean, simple, lower)
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prim(good, quiet, polite, humble)
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restricted(adjective, weak, soft, mild)
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standoffish(adjective, quiet, cold, unfriendly)
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