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perplexity(trouble, concern, difficulty, anxiety)
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reserve(trouble, concern, anxiety, confusion)
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skepticism(trouble, concern, delay, difficulty)
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timidity(act, delay, anxiety, weakness)
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caution(doubt, integrity, morality, misgiving)
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demurral(delay, difficulty, anxiety, weakness)
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diffidence(difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
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dilemma(trouble, concern, difficulty, anxiety)
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fluctuation(delay, weakness, doubt, uncertainty)
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misgiving(trouble, concern, delay, difficulty)
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shyness(reserve, nervousness, timidity)
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suspicion(trouble, concern, difficulty, anxiety)
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disbelief(difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
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doubtfulness(trouble, concern, anxiety, confusion)
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faltering(delay, difficulty, anxiety, weakness)
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incredulity(difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
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insecurity(anxiety, confusion, doubt, uncertainty)
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shilly-shallying(uncertainty, wavering, indecision, vacillation)
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timidness(act, delay, weakness, doubt)
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to-and-fro(act, delay, weakness, doubt)
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