59 entries under hesitant topic. ×

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indisposed(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
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shrinking(adjective, weak, soft, base, modest)
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introverted(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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reticent(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
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self-effacing(adjective, quiet, restraint, modest, humble)
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uneager(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
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chary(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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sheepish(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
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delaying(slow, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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hesitating(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful)
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lazy(slow, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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recessive(adjective, quiet, restrained, modest, humble)
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tentative(adjective, quiet, uncertain, modest, shy)
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unassertive(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
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unassured(adjective, quiet, modest, humble, shy)
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unsocial(adjective, person, feelings, modest, humble)
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apprehensive(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, base)
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cautious(adjective, close, quiet, gentle, mild)
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dawdling(uncertain, shy, doubtful, cautious)
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distrustful(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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