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shy(quiet, modest, awkward, reserved)
28
embarrassed(awkward, shy, insecure, timid)
26
timid(quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
23
ashamed(shy, embarrassed, remorseful, regretting)
21
bashful(quiet, simple, modest, awkward)
21
shamefaced(modest, awkward, nervous, humble)
19
humble(quiet, modest, humble, shy)
17
meek(quiet, modest, humble, timid)
15
docile(quiet, modest, shy, meek)
15
diffident(quiet, modest, awkward, shy)
14
abashed(humble, shy, timid, diffident)
14
modest(humble, shy, hesitant, meek)
13
blushing(quiet, modest, shy, timid)
12
retiring(quiet, simple, modest, humble)
12
self-conscious(quiet, shy, meek, insecure)
10
coy(quiet, simple, modest, nervous)
10
guilty(shy, blameworthy, embarrassed)
10
timorous(quiet, shy, meek, timid)
9
nervous(modest, awkward, humble, shy)
7
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