Modest and Uptight

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Modest adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Usage example: a modest winner who said a quick thank-you and promptly left the stage

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Uptight and modest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uptight" instead an adjective "Modest".

Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

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Modest and uptight are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Modest" instead an adjective "Uptight".

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