85 entries under shy topic. ×

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embarrassed(adjective, awkward, insecure, timid)
26
timid(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
23
ashamed(adjective, embarrassed, remorseful, regretting)
21
bashful(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, awkward)
21
shamefaced(adjective, modest, awkward, nervous, humble)
19
humble(adjective, quiet, modest, humble)
15
docile(adjective, quiet, modest, meek)
15
diffident(adjective, quiet, modest, awkward)
14
abashed(adjective, humble, timid, diffident)
14
modest(adjective, humble, hesitant, meek)
13
blushing(adjective, quiet, modest, timid)
12
retiring(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, humble)
12
self-conscious(adjective, quiet, meek, insecure)
10
coy(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, nervous)
10
guilty(adjective, blameworthy, embarrassed)
10
timorous(adjective, quiet, meek, timid)
9
nervous(adjective, modest, awkward, humble)
6
hesitant(adjective, quiet, gentle, ordinary, modest)
6
self-effacing(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, nervous)
5
backward(adjective, quiet, modest, humble)
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