163 entries under fearful topic. ×

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hesitant(adjective, uncertain, anxious, modest, awkward)
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in a tizzy(expression, adjective, idiom, upset, happy)
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restive(adjective, excited, anxious, awkward, unsettled)
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volatile(adjective, anxious, tense, restless)
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antsy(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, careful)
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distraught(adjective, upset, anxious, agitated, tense)
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twitchy(adjective, anxious, worried, agitated, tense)
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nervy(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, careful)
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flustered(adjective, anxious, worried, tense, restless)
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panicky(adjective, weak, anxious, shy)
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querulous(adjective, anxious, worried, tense, restless)
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ruffled(adjective, happy, passionate, enthusiastic, excited)
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solicitous(adjective, upset, feelings, excited, anxious)
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bothered(adjective, upset, anxious, awkward, unstable)
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coy(adjective, gentle, fear, modest, humble)
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modest(adjective, gentle, humble, shy, hesitant)
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retiring(adjective, weak, soft, base, modest)
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shrinking(adjective, weak, base, anxious, modest)
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strung out(expression, adjective, upset, excited, anxious)
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trembling(adjective, weak, shy, unsettled, agitated)
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