23 entries under shy topic. ×

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skeptical(adjective, uncertain, dishonest, doubtful)
11
doubtful(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain)
6
hesitating(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain)
6
unsure(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful)
6
wavering(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain)
5
hesitant(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful)
3
irresolute(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful)
3
vacillating(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain)
2
faltering(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful)
2
indecisive(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful)
2
unpredictable(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
1
dawdling(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
1
delaying(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
1
half-hearted(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
1
halting(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful)
1
hanging back(expression, adjective, uncertain, doubtful)
1
lacking confidence(expression, adjective, uncertain, doubtful)
1
lazy(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
1
tentative(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful)
1
timid(weak, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
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