62 entries under shy topic. ×

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sheepish(adjective, modest, awkward, nervous, humble)
13
abashed(adjective, timid, diffident, embarrassed)
13
embarrassed(adjective, shame, awkward, insecure)
11
bashful(adjective, soft, modest, humble)
11
blushing(adjective, soft, shame, meek)
10
diffident(adjective, soft, meek, modesty)
9
coy(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
8
modest(adjective, humble, hesitant, reserved)
8
timid(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
7
confused(adjective, timid, diffident, embarrassed)
7
demure(adjective, soft, modest, humble)
7
timorous(adjective, timid, modesty, diffident)
6
humble(adjective, modest, hesitant, reserved)
6
self-conscious(adjective, awkward, insecure, timid)
6
self-effacing(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
4
nervous(adjective, modest, awkward, humble)
4
overmodest(timid, modesty, diffident)
4
retiring(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant)
4
unassertive(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
3
moderate(adjective, soft, meek, frugal)
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