3
illiberal(adjective, close, mean, near, cheap)
3
scrimping(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
3
skimping(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
3
timorous(adjective, shy, meek, timid, unassuming)
3
uneasy(adjective, careful, cautious, suspicious, wary)
3
unwilling(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
2
averse(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
2
aware(adjective, careful, attentive, wary, watchful)
2
closefisted(close, mean, frugal, economical, parsimonious)
2
conserving(careful, prudent, frugal, sparing, economical)
2
covetous(adjective, close, mean, near, cheap)
2
curmudgeonly(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
2
diplomatic(adjective, cautious, tactful, circumspect)
2
doubtful
2
fearful(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, dubious)
2
forethoughtful(careful, thoughtful, prudent, watchful, judicious)
2
greedy(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow)
2
grudging(adjective, close, mean, near, cheap)
2
indisposed(adjective, modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious)
2
judicious(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
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