4
doubtful(adjective, meek, timid, unsure, unassuming)
4
hesitant(adjective, nervous, shy, worried, fearful)
4
inhibited(adjective, quiet, soft, still, faint)
4
lily-livered(adjective, upset, shy, worried, afraid)
4
modest(adjective, nervous, humble, shy, meek)
4
pearly(adjective, dull, lead, gray, leaden)
4
quiet(adjective, soft, modest, still, humble)
4
shrinking(nervous, shy, worried, meek, fearful)
4
silvery(adjective, dull, lead, grim, gray)
4
taupe(adjective, gray)
4
tremulous(shy, worried, afraid, apprehensive, scared)
4
unsure(adjective, meek, timid, unassuming, feel doubt)
4
worried(adjective, upset, shy, afraid, apprehensive)
4
yellow(adjective, upset, nervous, shy, worried)
3
dapple-gray(adjective, gray)
3
dreary(adjective, gray)
3
dumb(adjective, quiet, soft, still, speak)
3
flat
3
frightened(adjective, upset, weak, nervous, shy)
3
grizzled(adjective, gray)
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