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perplexed(uncertain, hesitant, dubious, unsure)
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puzzled(uncertain, hesitant, dubious, unsure)
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questionable
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reserved(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
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reticent(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
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retiring(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
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rootless(adjective, uncertain, nervous, doubtful, shaky)
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saving(considerate, cautious, prudent, suspicious, watchful)
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scoffing
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self-effacing(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
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sheepish(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
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shrinking(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, shy)
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skeptic
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skittish(adjective, modest, nervous, humble, hesitant)
1
sly(considerate, cautious, prudent, suspicious, watchful)
1
sparing(considerate, cautious, prudent, suspicious, watchful)
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suspicions
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tentative(uncertain, hesitant, dubious, unsure)
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theoretical(uncertain, hesitant, dubious, unsure)
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thinking twice(expression, considerate, cautious, prudent, suspicious)
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