108 entries under shy topic. ×

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cowardly(adjective, weak, uncertain, anxious, unstable)
12
disquieted(adjective, upset, rough, harsh, excited)
12
scared(adjective, upset, weak, base, excited)
11
diffident(adjective, weak, fear, awkward)
9
bashful(adjective, gentle, modest, awkward, humble)
9
frightened(adjective, upset, weak, soft, base)
9
hesitant(adjective, uncertain, anxious, modest, awkward)
7
nervy(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, careful)
7
panicky(adjective, weak, anxious, fearful)
7
solicitous(adjective, upset, feelings, excited, anxious)
7
tremulous(adjective, weak, fear, unsettled)
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coy(adjective, gentle, fear, modest, humble)
6
discomposed(adjective, upset, rough, happy, harsh)
6
modest(adjective, gentle, humble, hesitant)
6
retiring(adjective, weak, soft, base, modest)
6
self-conscious(adjective, awkward, doubtful, insecure)
6
shrinking(adjective, weak, base, anxious, modest)
6
trembling(adjective, weak, unsettled, agitated)
6
unnerved(adjective, upset, gentle, weakness, excited)
6
unsure(adjective, weak, uncertain, awkward, unstable)
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