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| hesitant(adjective, open, weak, gentle, uncertain) | |
| humble(adjective, nervous, shy, meek) | |
| diffident(adjective, quiet, uncertain, shy) | |
| shy(adjective, quiet, uncertain, doubtful) | |
| apprehensive(adjective, quiet, nervous, shy) | |
| backward(adjective, quiet, uncertain, shy) | |
| simple(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring) | |
| timorous(adjective, quiet, nervous, shy) | |
| blushing(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring) | |
| demure(quiet, nervous, shy, meek) | |
| fearful(quiet, weak, nervous, shy) | |
| reserved(adjective, quiet, careful, vague) | |
| servile(quiet, sensitive, meek, apt) | |
| submissive(quiet, nervous, sensitive, shy) | |
| subservient(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring) | |
| bashful(quiet, nervous, shy, meek) | |
| biddable(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring) | |
| content(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring) | |
| courteous(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring) | |
| deferential(quiet, meek, unassuming, retiring) |
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