67 entries under shy topic. ×

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skeptical(adjective, uncertain, nervous, doubtful)
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slow(uncertain, doubtful, hesitant, cautious)
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submissive(weak, soft, nervous, fearful)
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timorous(adjective, gentle, uncertain, modest, nervous)
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uneager(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
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apprehensive(nervous, fearful, insecure, unsure)
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badgered(nervous, feeble, fearful, ambivalent)
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bashful(nervous, fearful)
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browbeaten(nervous, feeble, fearful, ambivalent)
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bullied(nervous, feeble, fearful, ambivalent)
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cowed(nervous, fearful)
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cowering(nervous, fearful)
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coy(nervous, fearful)
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daunted(nervous, feeble, fearful, ambivalent)
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demure(nervous, fearful)
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fainthearted(nervous, feeble, fearful, ambivalent)
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having cold feet(expression, idiom, nervous, fearful)
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intimidated(nervous, fearful)
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milquetoast(nervous, feeble, fearful, ambivalent)
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modest(nervous, fearful)
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