15
sheepish(adjective, modest, awkward, nervous, humble)
14
ashamed(adjective, embarrassed, remorseful, regretting)
14
humiliated(adjective, embarrassed)
14
shy(adjective, quiet, awkward, reserved, insecure)
13
abashed(adjective, shy, timid, diffident, embarrassed)
13
embarrassed(adjective, shame, awkward, shy, insecure)
11
bashful(adjective, soft, modest, humble, shy)
11
blushing(adjective, soft, shame, shy, meek)
10
diffident(adjective, soft, shy, meek, modesty)
10
guilty(adjective, embarrassed)
10
shamed(adjective, embarrassed)
9
coy(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
8
modest(adjective, humble, shy, hesitant, reserved)
8
sorry(adjective, sad, unhappy, embarrassed, apologetic)
8
timid(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
7
confused(adjective, shy, timid, diffident, embarrassed)
7
demure(adjective, soft, modest, humble, shy)
7
hangdog(noun, adjective)
7
mortified(adjective, embarrassed)
7
regretful(adjective, sad, unhappy, embarrassed, apologetic)
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