70 entries under shy topic. ×

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submissive(adjective, soft, humble, meek)
4
backward(adjective, quiet, restraint, modest, humble)
4
plain(adjective, soft, humble, meek)
4
quiet(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
3
abashed(adjective, humble, timid, diffident)
3
blushing(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
3
discreet(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
3
homely(adjective, soft, humble, meek)
3
low-profile(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
3
simple(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
3
unpretending(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
2
embarrassed(adjective, timid, diffident)
2
hesitant(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, modest)
2
honest(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
2
nervous(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
2
reluctant(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
2
shrinking(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
2
unassured(adjective, quiet, simple, moderate, modest)
1
abstemious(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
1
chary(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
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