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103 entries under shy topic. ×
| constrained(meek, timid, unassuming, diffident) | |
| hesitant(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, nervous) | |
| unassured(adjective, quiet, gentle, nervous, humble) | |
| unpretending(adjective, quiet, humble, meek) | |
| blushing(adjective, quiet, meek, timid) | |
| embarrassed(adjective, timid, diffident, self-conscious) | |
| fearful(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, nervous) | |
| mousy(adjective, nervous, humble, meek) | |
| overmodest(timid, diffident) | |
| prudent(adjective, good, right, appropriate, honest) | |
| spiritless(adjective, quiet, gentle, nervous, humble) | |
| weak(adjective, quiet, soft, gentle, poor) | |
| withdrawing | |
| yellow(adjective, nervous, fearful) | |
| close(adjective, quiet, gentle, mild, restrained) | |
| cowardly(adjective, nervous, fearful) | |
| frightened(adjective, nervous, fearful) | |
| hesitating(adjective, hesitant, sluggish, late) | |
| pusillanimous(adjective, nervous, fearful) | |
| recessive(adjective, quiet, restrained, humble) |
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