42 entries under hesitant topic. ×

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timid(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
21
bashful(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, awkward)
21
shamefaced(adjective, modest, awkward, nervous, humble)
19
humble(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
15
diffident(adjective, quiet, modest, awkward, shy)
14
modest(adjective, humble, shy, meek)
12
retiring(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, humble)
10
coy(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, nervous)
9
nervous(adjective, modest, awkward, humble, shy)
6
self-effacing(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, nervous)
5
backward(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
5
reserved(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, humble)
3
demure(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
3
fearful(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, informal)
3
introverted(adjective, modest, nervous, humble)
2
apprehensive(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
2
shrinking(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
2
skittish(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
2
unassertive(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, nervous)
1
afraid(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
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