5
reckless(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
5
stout
5
troubled(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
5
upset(adjective, anxious, worried, tense)
4
adventuresome(adjective, mad, bold, naughty, impudent)
4
agitated(adjective, anxious, nervous, shy, tense)
4
apprehensive(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
4
contumelious(adjective, attitude, mad, bold, courtesy)
4
dashing(adjective, strong, lively, cheerful, bold)
4
disquieted(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, nervous)
4
familiar(adjective, close, cool, easy, friendly)
4
foolhardy(adjective, strong, smart, bold, resolute)
4
frightened(adjective, anxious, nervous, shy, worried)
4
gutty(adjective, smart, noble, bold, brave)
4
panicky(adjective, anxious, nervous, shy, worried)
4
ruffled(adjective, anxious, worried, tense)
4
strong(determined, noble, bold, resolute, spirited)
4
uppish(adjective, attitude, informal, mad, bold)
4
uppity(adjective, attitude, informal, mad, bold)
4
valiant(adjective, strong, tough, smart, ready)
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