30
timid(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
19
shy(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, reserved)
16
diffident(adjective, soft, modest, shy, hesitant)
14
demure(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
13
bashful(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
13
coy(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
13
retiring(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
12
submissive(adjective, quiet, soft, gentle, flat)
11
modest(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
10
humble(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, shy)
10
meek(adjective, quiet, weak, modest, nervous)
9
unobtrusive(adjective, soft, modest, shy, meek)
8
mousy(adjective, quiet, weak, modest, nervous)
8
resigned(adjective, quiet, simple, soft, flat)
8
self-effacing(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
8
timorous(adjective, nervous, shy, meek, afraid)
7
passive(adjective, calm, quiet, gentle, meek)
7
reserved(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
7
unassuming(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
6
compliant(adjective, quiet, gentle, flat, indifferent)
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