2
belatedly(adverb, unpunctually)
2
bottom up(expression, adjective, upset, reversed, tangled)
2
checked(adjective, slow)
2
constrained(shy, meek, timid, unassuming, diffident)
2
contrariwise(adjective, adverb, converse, turned, regressive)
2
converse
2
cool(quiet, gentle, aloof, reserved, reticent)
2
coward(adjective, characteristic, quality, anxiety, fear)
2
crazy(impulsive, impractical, half-baked, doomed, unplanned)
2
dallying(slow, late, remiss, tardy, procrastinating)
2
defective
2
delaying(slow, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
2
detached(aloof, reticent, standoffish)
2
detained(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
2
disadvantaged(adjective, poor, rich)
2
distant(quiet, gentle, aloof, reserved, reticent)
2
down(dull, late, behind)
2
feeble(adjective, silly, stupid, green, fat)
2
grudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
2
held up(expression, late, tardy, delayed, overdue)
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