32
polite(adjective, proper, humble, respectful)
23
mannerly(adjective, proper, polite, humble, respectful)
16
humble(adjective, proper, polite, shy, timid)
15
respectful(adjective, proper, polite, humble)
14
self-effacing(adjective, proper, polite, humble, shy)
12
sheepish(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
12
timid(adjective, shy, unwilling, introverted)
10
mild(adjective, proper, polite, humble, respectful)
10
shamefaced(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
9
proper(adjective, polite, humble, respectful)
9
abashed(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
9
demure(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
9
diffident(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
9
modest(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
8
backward(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
8
introvert(adjective, shy, conduct, manner, behaviour)
8
loner(noun, adjective, shy, timid, unwilling)
8
retiring(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
8
apprehensive(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
8
averse(adjective, shy, timid, unwilling, introverted)
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