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sheepish(modest, awkward, nervous, humble)
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ashamed(embarrassed, remorseful, regretting)
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humiliated
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shy(quiet, awkward, reserved, insecure)
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abashed(shy, timid, diffident, embarrassed)
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embarrassed(shame, awkward, shy, insecure)
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bashful(soft, modest, humble, shy)
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blushing(soft, shame, shy, meek)
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diffident(soft, shy, meek, modesty)
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guilty
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shamed
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coy(soft, modest, nervous, humble)
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modest(humble, shy, hesitant, reserved)
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sorry(sad, unhappy, embarrassed, apologetic)
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timid(modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
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confused(shy, timid, diffident, embarrassed)
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demure(soft, modest, humble, shy)
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hangdog
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mortified
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regretful(sad, unhappy, embarrassed, apologetic)
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