8
uncertain(adjective, nervous, doubtful, unsettled, hesitant)
8
unsure(adjective, uncertain, nervous, doubtful, unsettled)
7
cagey(adjective, careful, cautious, suspicious, wary)
6
hesitant(adjective, uncertain, modest, nervous, humble)
6
questioning(adjective, uncertain, nervous, doubtful, unsettled)
6
sardonic(adjective, person, shameless, negative emotions)
6
uneasy(adjective, disbelieving)
5
diffident(adjective, nervous, hesitant, insecure, unsure)
5
disenchanted(adjective, person, shameless, negative emotions)
5
disillusioned(adjective, person, shameless, negative emotions)
5
green-eyed(adjective, careful, doubtful, suspicious, wary)
5
hesitating(adjective, uncertain, hesitant, dubious, unsure)
5
reluctant(adjective, modest, humble, careful, shy)
5
suspecting(wary, mistrustful)
5
untrusting(adjective, trust)
5
world-weary(adjective, person, shameless, negative emotions)
4
envious(adjective, resentful, jealous, covetous)
4
fearful(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, hesitant)
4
paranoid
4
unconvinced(adjective, uncertain, nervous, doubtful, unsettled)
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