34 entries under shy topic. ×

17
humble(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, uncertain)
16
diffident(adjective, person, quiet, feelings)
11
sheepish(adjective, quiet, uncertain, meek)
11
timid(adjective, quiet, modest, unassuming)
10
retiring(adjective, quiet, modest, timid)
10
timorous(adjective, meek, timid, unassuming)
9
bashful(adjective, person, quiet, feelings, modest)
9
embarrassed(adjective, uncertain, awkward, insecure)
8
modest(adjective, person, quiet, feelings)
7
reserved(adjective, person, quiet, feelings)
7
coy(adjective, person, quiet, feelings)
7
self-effacing(adjective, person, quiet, feelings)
7
hesitant(adjective, quiet, modest, awkward)
6
nervous(adjective, awkward, doubtful, insecure)
6
uneasy(adjective, awkward, doubtful, stiff)
5
abashed(adjective, timid, diffident)
5
apprehensive(adjective, quiet, modest, awkward)
5
demure(adjective, quiet, meek, timid)
5
shamefaced(adjective, awkward, insecure, timid)
4
unassertive(adjective, quiet, modest, timid)
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