53 entries under tense topic. ×

23
shy(adjective, quiet, weak, base, anxious)
17
timid(adjective, weak, soft, base, anxious)
8
timorous(adjective, quiet, weak, base, anxious)
7
nervous(adjective, weak, base, anxious, modest)
6
fearful(adjective, weak, soft, base, anxious)
6
hesitant(adjective, weak, anxious, modest, nervous)
5
afraid(adjective, weak, soft, base, anxious)
4
apprehensive(adjective, weak, soft, base, anxious)
4
skittish(adjective, anxious, modest, nervous, humble)
3
weak(adjective, anxious, nervous, shy, worried)
2
anxious(adjective, weak, shy, worried)
2
jumpy(anxious, shy, worried, afraid)
2
shaky(anxious, nervous, shy, worried)
2
volatile(adjective, anxious, worried, irresolute)
1
agitated(anxious, shy, worried, afraid)
1
disturbed(anxious, shy, worried, afraid)
1
jittery(weak, anxious, shy, worried)
1
nervy(anxious, shy, worried, afraid)
1
panicky(weak, anxious, shy, worried)
1
solicitous(anxious, shy, worried, afraid)
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