17
wavering(noun, adjective, weak, delay, difficulty)
14
hesitant(adjective, weak, uncertain, awkward, shy)
12
hesitating(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain, shy)
12
irresolute(adjective, weak, delicate, uncertain, shy)
11
halting(noun, verb, adjective, weak, delicate)
11
hesitation(noun, delay, difficulty, anxiety, weakness)
10
stumbling(noun, verb, adjective, delay, weakness)
10
uncertain(adjective, weak, doubtful, unsettled, hesitant)
10
vacillant(adjective, hesitant)
10
vacillating(adjective, weak, delicate, uncertain, unstable)
8
faint(adjective, weak, delicate, ill, sick)
8
stammering(noun, verb, adjective, delay, weakness)
8
stuttering(noun, adjective, delay, weakness, doubt)
7
falter(noun, verb)
7
tottering(noun, verb, weak, unstable, unsettled)
7
unsteady(adjective, weak, uncertain, unstable, doubtful)
7
doubtful(adjective, weak, uncertain, awkward, shy)
7
indecisive(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
7
infirm(adjective, weak, delicate, sick, unsettled)
7
shaky(adjective, weak, delicate, uncertain, unstable)
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