Shy and Spineless

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Shy adjective - Easily frightened.

Usage example: a shy cat who hid under the bed every time she heard any loud noise

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Spineless and shy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spineless" instead an adjective "Shy".

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

Spineless adjective - Having or showing a shameful lack of courage.

Usage example: spineless seamen who trembled at the first roar of the cannon

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Shy and spineless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shy" instead an adjective "Spineless".

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