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History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
answerable

responsible

responsible

bashful

shy (the usual word)

shy

bound

fastens with ropes etc (as a prisoner)

obligated; destined

bounds

the limits

obligated; destined

chary

cautious

careful, cautious

diffident

not having, not showing, much belief in one's own abilities

hesitant; unconfident

pent-up

punt-in; not expressed

held within

responsible

(of a person) legally or morally having to carry out a duty, care (for a person, thing); involving the obligation to make decisions for others and bear the blame for their mistakes

accountable, in charge

stilted

(of written style, talk, behaviour etc) too formal and unnatural

artificial, pretentious

uneasy

uncomfortable in body or mind

awkward, uncomfortable

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