4
unassertive(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
3
conscience-stricken(adjective, sad, unhappy, apologetic)
3
crest-fallen
3
discredited
3
dishonored
3
moderate(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
3
reserved(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
2
apologetic(adjective, sad, unhappy)
2
bad(adjective, sad, unhappy, apologetic)
2
chastened
2
conscious(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, hesitant)
2
contrite(adjective, sad, unhappy, apologetic)
2
crestfallen
2
fearful(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, hesitant)
2
guilt-ridden(adjective, sad, unhappy, apologetic)
2
intimidated
2
penitent(adjective, sad, unhappy, apologetic)
2
repentant(adjective, sad, unhappy, apologetic)
2
resigned(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
2
self-accusing(sad, unhappy, apologetic)
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