5
perplexity(noun, trouble, concern, difficulty, anxiety)
5
reserve(noun, trouble, concern, anxiety, confusion)
5
skepticism(noun, trouble, concern, delay, difficulty)
5
timidity(noun, act, delay, anxiety, weakness)
4
caution(noun, doubt, integrity, morality, misgiving)
4
demurral(noun, delay, difficulty, anxiety, weakness)
4
diffidence(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
4
dilemma(noun, trouble, concern, difficulty, anxiety)
4
falter
4
fluctuation(noun, delay, weakness, doubt, uncertainty)
4
misgiving(noun, trouble, concern, delay, difficulty)
4
shyness(noun, reserve, nervousness, timidity)
4
suspicion(noun, trouble, concern, difficulty, anxiety)
3
disbelief(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
3
doubtfulness(noun, trouble, concern, anxiety, confusion)
3
faltering(noun, delay, difficulty, anxiety, weakness)
3
incredulity(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
3
insecurity(noun, anxiety, confusion, doubt, uncertainty)
3
objection(disinclination, unwillingness)
3
shilly-shallying(noun, uncertainty, wavering, indecision, vacillation)
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