64 entries under quiet topic. ×

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afraid(adjective, weak, fearful, base, hesitant)
16
unwilling(adjective, diffident, characteristic, slow)
15
skittish(adjective, reserved, timid, retiring, bashful)
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undemonstrative(adjective, close, gentle, mild)
13
distrustful(adjective, quality, characteristic, reserved)
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silent(adjective, simple, restrained, still)
13
taciturn(adjective, close, restrained, still)
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averse(adjective, diffident, forced, unwilling, loath)
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circumspect(adjective, characteristic, careful, thoughtful)
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balk(verb, stop, reject, start)
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loath(adjective, diffident, forced, averse, unwilling)
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disinclined(adjective, hesitant, diffident, forced, averse)
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uneager(adjective, diffident, forced, averse, unwilling)
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tentative(adjective, uncertain, modest, doubtful)
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conscious(adjective, characteristic, reserved, timid)
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indisposed(adjective, forced, averse, unwilling, loath)
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distant(adjective, gentle, cold, unfriendly)
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unresponsive(adjective, reserved, characteristic, gentle)
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loner(adjective, characteristic, reserved, timid)
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unforthcoming(adjective, cool, cold, restrained)
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