8
hesitancy
7
hesitation(noun, opposition, unwillingness, reluctance)
4
disinclination(noun, opposition, believe, displeasure, refusal)
4
scruple(noun, qualm, reluctancy, counter-argument)
4
uncertainty(noun, irresolution)
4
unwillingness(noun, opposition, displeasure, refusal, irresolution)
4
vacillation(noun, irresolution)
3
boggle
3
diffidence
3
falter
3
indisposition(noun, dislike, opposition, resistance, refusal)
3
irresolution(noun, irresolution)
3
pause
3
shyness(noun, irresolution)
2
aversion(noun, dislike, opposition, resistance, displeasure)
2
demur(noun, dislike, opposition, resistance, refusal)
2
doubt
2
halfheartedness(noun, irresolution)
2
indecision
2
indecisiveness(noun, irresolution)
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