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distant(adjective, quiet, gentle, cold, unfriendly)
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reclusive(adjective, quiet, cool, cold, restrained)
9
unpretentious(adjective, quiet, mean, low, modest)
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unsocial(adjective, person, cool, avoid, cold)
8
aloof(adjective, quiet, gentle, cold, modest)
8
backward(adjective, quiet, weak, base, restraint)
8
quiet(adjective, calm, dull, simple, pleasant)
8
sheepish(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, humble)
8
shrinking(adjective, calm, quiet, weak, mild)
8
standoffish(adjective, quiet, cool, cold, restrained)
8
unforthcoming(adjective, quiet, cool, cold, restrained)
8
unobtrusive(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, plain)
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antisocial(adjective, company, person, avoid, shy)
7
fearful(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, base)
7
mousy(adjective, modest, humble, shy, meek)
7
receding(verb, adjective)
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detached(adjective, quiet, cold, thoughtful, unfriendly)
6
hesitant(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, modest)
6
nervous(adjective, weak, soft, base, modest)
6
past(adjective, outward, outward-bound)
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