67 entries under gentle topic. ×

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timid(adjective, quiet, weak, shy)
18
weak(adjective, quiet, simple, soft)
15
irresolute(adjective, weak, uncertain, nervous)
14
cowardly(adjective, weak, soft, sad)
10
soft(adjective, quiet, weak, base)
8
vacillating(adjective, weak, uncertain, nervous)
7
wishy-washy(adjective, quiet, weak, soft)
6
spiritless(adjective, quiet, weak, humble)
5
weak-kneed(adjective, quiet, weak, humble)
4
meek(adjective, quiet, weak, modest)
3
submissive(adjective, quiet, weak, sad)
2
tender(adjective, weak, simple, soft)
1
cowed(adjective, weak, nervous, shy)
1
cowering(adjective, weak, soft, base)
1
deferential(adjective, quiet, modest, humble)
1
intimidated(adjective, weak, nervous, shy)
1
lax(adjective, weak, simple, forgiving)
1
manageable(adjective, quiet, weak, simple)
1
milquetoast(noun, quiet, nervous, humble)
1
zero(quiet, humble, subdued, submissive)
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