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3
measured
3
procrastinating(verb, delay, late, trifling)
3
trudging(verb, slow, slowing)
3
vacillating(verb, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
2
deliberate
2
gradual
2
late(slow, delayed, overdue)
2
lazy(quiet, easy, heavy, deliberate)
2
lethargic
2
lollygagging
2
phlegmatic
2
retarded(slow, late, delayed, overdue)
2
vacillant
2
waiting(uncertain, shy, doubtful, cautious)
1
doubting(uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
easy
1
faltering(noun, delay, weakness, doubt)
1
half-hearted(uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
halting(uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
hanging back(expression, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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