| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| coy | 3 | |
| shy | 3 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| timid | 5 | |
| scary | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| shiest | 6 | |
| modest | 6 | |
| shyest | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| shivery | 7 | |
| bashful | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| retiring | 8 | |
| insecure | 8 | |
| QUALMISH | 8 | |
| skittish | 8 | |
| timorous | 8 | |
| reserved | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| unassured | 9 | |
| TREMULOUS | 9 | |
| straining | 9 | |
| stickling | 9 | |
| shrinking | 9 | |
| tentative | 9 | |
| squeamish | 9 | |
| trembling | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| scrupulous | 10 | |
| shamefaced | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| UNASSERTIVE | 11 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| CONSCIENTIOUS | 13 | |
| self effacing | 13 | |
| trigger-happy | 13 | |
| 14 letters | ||
| self-conscious | 14 | |
| 16 letters | ||
| shilly-shallying | 16 | |