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shy(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, uncertain)
17
humble(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, uncertain)
11
sheepish(adjective, quiet, uncertain, shy, meek)
11
timid(adjective, quiet, modest, shy, unassuming)
10
retiring(adjective, quiet, modest, shy, timid)
10
timorous(adjective, shy, meek, timid, unassuming)
9
embarrassed(adjective, uncertain, awkward, shy, insecure)
8
modest(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
7
reserved(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
7
coy(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
7
self-effacing(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
6
nervous(adjective, awkward, shy, doubtful, insecure)
5
abashed(adjective, shy, timid)
5
demure(adjective, quiet, shy, meek, timid)
5
shamefaced(adjective, awkward, shy, insecure, timid)
4
unassertive(adjective, quiet, modest, shy, timid)
3
reticent(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, shy)
3
confused(adjective, shy, timid)
3
shrinking(adjective, shy, meek, timid, unassuming)
1
backward(quiet, modest, shy, meek, timid)
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