4
uncertain(adjective, nervous, unstable, hesitant, fearful)
4
unconfident(adjective, feel doubt)
4
unforthcoming(adjective, quiet, restrained, detached, thoughtful)
4
unpretentious(adjective, quiet, modest, meek, unassuming)
4
withdrawn(adjective, quiet, modest, thoughtful, meek)
4
yellow-bellied(adjective, weak, soft, base, fearful)
3
blushing(quiet, modest, shy, meek, timid)
3
chary(adjective, shy, meek, timid, unassuming)
3
chicken-livered
3
doubtful(adjective, feel doubt)
3
gutless(adjective, weak, soft, base, fearful)
3
ineffectual(adjective, soft, uncertain, nervous, unstable)
3
inhibited(adjective, feel doubt)
3
irresolute(adjective, gentle, uncertain, modest, nervous)
3
overmodest(shy, timid, modesty, diffident)
3
spiritless(nervous, shy, fearful, cowardice)
3
standoffish(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, restrained)
3
tentative(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, shy)
2
alarmed(shy, worried, fearful, afraid, suspicious)
2
aloof
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