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docile

ˈdəʊsʌɪl

adjective

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

a cheap and docile workforce

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diffident

ˈdɪfɪd(ə)nt

adjective

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

a diffident youth

shy,bashful,modest,self-effacing,unassuming,unpresuming,humble,meek,unconfident,unassertive,timid,timorous,shrinking,reserved,withdrawn,introverted,inhibited,insecure,self-doubting,doubtful,wary,unsure,apprehensive,uncertain,hesitant,nervous,reluctant,fearful,self-conscious,ill at ease,ashamed,abashed,embarrassed,shamefaced,sheepish,mim,mousy

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demurest

dɪˈmjʊə
dɪˈmjɔː

adjective

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

a demure young lady

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demurer

dɪˈmjʊə
dɪˈmjɔː

adjective

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

a demure young lady

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demure

dɪˈmjʊə
dɪˈmjɔː

adjective

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).

a demure young lady

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compliant

kəmˈplʌɪənt

adjective

disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent.

a compliant labour force

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bashful

/ˈbæʃfəl/

adjective

Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.

don’t be bashful about telling folks how you feel

shy,reserved,diffident,retiring,self-conscious,coy,demure,reticent,reluctant,shrinking,timid,timorous,meek

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amenable

/əˈminəb(ə)l/
/əˈmɛnəb(ə)l/

adjective

(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

parents who have had easy babies and amenable children

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