108 entries under shy topic. ×

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weak(adjective, soft, weakness, base, uncertain)
5
aflutter(adjective, adverb, excited, worried)
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in a dither(expression, adjective, idiom, uneasy)
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insecure(adjective, weak, uncertain, anxious, awkward)
5
sheepish(adjective, modest, awkward, humble)
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confused(adjective, upset, rough, harsh, awkward)
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doubtful(adjective, uncertain, awkward, worried)
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mousy(adjective, worried, fearful, afraid)
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pusillanimous(adjective, weak, worried, fearful)
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reserved(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
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shamefaced(adjective, modest, awkward, humble)
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yellow(adjective, weak, worried, fearful)
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abashed(adjective, fearful, suspicious, timid)
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alarmed(adjective, anxious, awkward, unstable)
3
blushing(timid, modesty, diffident)
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embarrassed(adjective, awkward, insecure, timid)
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faint-hearted(adjective, weak, uncertain, fear, anxious)
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feeble(weakness, fearful)
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intimidated(adjective, worried, fearful, suspicious)
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lily-livered(adjective, weak, worried, uneasy)
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