| shy(adjective, quiet, cool, cold, unfriendly) | |
| regressive(adjective, passive, retrograde, regressive, relapsed) | |
| recessionary | |
| receding(adjective, passive) | |
| recidivist(adjective, relapsed) | |
| relapsing(adjective, passive, regressive) | |
| retrogressive | |
| backsliding(adjective, regressive) | |
| backward(adjective, quiet, restrained, modest, humble) | |
| dormant(adjective, passive) | |
| latent(adjective, passive) | |
| recessive allele | |
| unsociable(adjective, shy, unfriendly, reticent, unassuming) | |
| antagonistic(adjective, cool, cold, sensitive, shy) | |
| atavistic | |
| bashful(adjective, quiet, restrained, modest, humble) | |
| brooding(adjective, cool, cold, sensitive, shy) | |
| coy(adjective, quiet, restrained, modest, nervous) | |
| declining(adjective, regressive) | |
| demure(adjective, quiet, restrained, modest, humble) |
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