51 entries under tense topic. ×

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shy(adjective, characteristic, quiet, cool, weak)
45
timorous(adjective, characteristic, weak, gentle, base)
38
fearful(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, moderate)
34
afraid(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, base)
32
nervous(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, base)
25
apprehensive(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, gentle)
22
hesitant(adjective, characteristic, weak, gentle, delicate)
20
shrinking(adjective, characteristic, weak, soft, base)
18
weak(adjective, characteristic, quiet, soft, gentle)
14
shaky(adjective, characteristic, weak, uncertain, fear)
7
skittish(adjective, anxious, modest, nervous, humble)
5
jittery(adjective, weak, anxious, shy, worried)
5
jumpy(adjective, uncertain, anxious, shy, worried)
4
panicky(adjective, weak, anxious, shy, worried)
3
agitated(adjective, anxious, shy, worried)
2
edgy(adjective, anxious, worried)
2
fidgety(fear, anxious, worried)
2
uneasy(adjective, anxious, shy, worried)
1
distressed(anxious, worried, fearful, suspicious)
1
disturbed(anxious, shy, worried, fearful)
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