6
unostentatious(adjective, person, soft, feelings, shy)
6
unpresuming(adjective, person, soft, feelings, shy)
5
sheepish(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, nervous)
5
submissive(adjective, soft, humble, shy, meek)
4
mousy(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, meek)
4
backward(adjective, quiet, restraint, modest, humble)
4
plain(adjective, soft, humble, shy, meek)
4
quiet(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
4
self-denying(adjective, noble, liberal, selfless, unselfish)
4
self-forgetful(adjective, noble, liberal, selfless, unselfish)
3
self-deprecating(adjective, person, feelings)
3
abashed(adjective, humble, shy, timid, diffident)
3
blushing(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
3
discreet(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
3
homely(adjective, soft, humble, shy, meek)
3
low-profile(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
3
mild(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, meek)
3
simple(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
3
unpretending(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
3
unselfish(adjective, kind, noble, generous, liberal)
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