42 entries under hesitant topic. ×

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timid(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
16
diffident(adjective, soft, modest, shy)
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)
11
modest(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
10
humble(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, shy)
8
self-effacing(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
7
reserved(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
4
fearful(adjective, weak, modest, nervous, humble)
4
introverted(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
4
reticent(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
4
shamefaced(adjective, soft, modest, nervous, humble)
2
backward(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
2
sheepish(adjective, quiet, simple, modest, nervous)
2
shrinking(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
2
unassured(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, humble)
1
afraid(adjective, weak, modest, nervous, humble)
1
apprehensive(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
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