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103 entries under shy topic. ×
| timorous(adjective, quiet, meek, timid) | |
| quiet(adjective, simple, gentle, plain, pure) | |
| discreet(adjective, simple, reasonable, moderate, clean) | |
| reticent(adjective, person, quiet, cold, feelings) | |
| sheepish(adjective, humble, hesitant, meek) | |
| temperate(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, moderate) | |
| self-conscious(adjective, person, quiet, feelings) | |
| seemly(adjective, good, quiet, correct, right) | |
| backward(adjective, quiet, restraint, humble) | |
| shamefaced(adjective, humble, hesitant, reserved) | |
| unassertive(adjective, quiet, nervous, humble) | |
| introverted(adjective, humble, hesitant, reticent) | |
| abashed(adjective, humble, timid, diffident) | |
| shrinking(adjective, quiet, gentle, nervous, humble) | |
| unpresuming(adjective, person, feelings) | |
| nervous(adjective, gentle, humble, hesitant) | |
| reluctant(adjective, humble, hesitant, meek) | |
| resigned(verb, adjective, quiet, gentle, humble) | |
| silent(adjective, quiet, aloof, meek) | |
| apprehensive(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, nervous) |
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