81 entries under shy topic. ×

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timid(adjective, quiet, weak, gentle)
18
weak(adjective, quiet, simple, soft, gentle)
16
feeble(adjective, weak, soft, inadequate)
15
irresolute(adjective, weak, gentle, uncertain, nervous)
14
cowardly(adjective, weak, soft, gentle, sad)
13
yellow(adjective, weak, informal, fearful)
12
fearful(adjective, weak, timid, apprehensive)
10
nerveless(adjective, weak, soft, uncertain, nervous)
10
soft(adjective, quiet, weak, gentle, base)
8
pusillanimous(adjective, weak, nervous, fearful)
8
vacillating(adjective, weak, gentle, uncertain, nervous)
7
capricious(adjective, nervous, fearful, irresolute)
7
chicken(adjective, weak, nervous, worried)
7
fainthearted(adjective, weak, nervous, worried)
6
lily-livered(adjective, weak, fearful, timid)
6
spiritless(adjective, quiet, weak, gentle, humble)
6
timorous(adjective, weak, soft, base, uncertain)
5
weak-kneed(adjective, quiet, weak, gentle, humble)
4
faint-hearted(adjective, weak, soft, uncertain, nervous)
4
frightened(adjective, weak, soft, base, uncertain)
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