62 entries under timid topic. ×

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fearful(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, base)
7
mousy(adjective, modest, humble, shy, meek)
6
hesitant(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, modest)
6
nervous(adjective, weak, soft, base, modest)
5
apprehensive(adjective, weak, soft, base, modest)
4
silent(adjective, quiet, simple, restrained, humble)
3
blushing(quiet, modest, shy, meek)
3
embarrassed(adjective, shy, diffident)
3
reluctant(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
3
shamefaced(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
2
abashed(adjective, shy, diffident)
2
averse(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
2
chary(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
2
constrained(shy, meek, unassuming, diffident)
2
frightened(adjective, weak, nervous, shy, fearful)
2
overmodest(shy, diffident)
2
recoiling(verb, shy, diffident)
2
unassured(adjective, quiet, gentle, modest, nervous)
1
afraid(adjective, weak, soft, base, modest)
1
cautious(adjective, close, quiet, gentle, mild)
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