1
deprecatory
1
discreet(adjective, soft, shy, meek, frugal)
1
disinclined(uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant, cautious)
1
disinterested(adjective, indifferent, detached, aloof, distant)
1
dismayed(weak, spineless, gutless)
1
dismiss
1
dispassionate(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
1
dubitable(uncertain, doubtful, unsure)
1
equitable(adjective, indifferent, detached, distant, apathetic)
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equivocal(adjective, uncertain, restrained, doubtful, unsure)
1
eremitic(adjective, quiet, gentle, aloof, peaceful)
1
evasive
1
far-fetched(uncertain, doubtful, unsure)
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farouche
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fearing
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fearsome
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fidgety
1
fishy(uncertain, doubtful, unsure)
1
flinching(adjective, hesitant, unconfident, unassured)
1
fly-by-night(uncertain, nervous, doubtful, insecure, unsure)
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