12
tentative(adjective, open, weak, gentle, uncertain)
11
averse(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
11
disinclined(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
9
ambivalent(adjective, open, shy, doubtful, vague)
9
cowardly(adjective, low, base, uncertain, nervous)
9
halting(adjective, weak, obscure, uncertain, shy)
9
indisposed(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hostile)
9
insecure(adjective, uncertain, awkward, nervous, unstable)
9
slow(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, cautious)
9
unresolved(adjective, open, cool, uncertain, doubtful)
9
weak(adjective, strong, uncertain, anxious, nervous)
8
incredulous(adjective, indecisive, unbelieving)
8
nervous(adjective, uncertain, anxious, modest, awkward)
8
timorous(adjective, gentle, uncertain, anxious, ordinary)
7
afraid(adjective, uncertain, anxious, modest, nervous)
7
capricious(adjective, nervous, shy, fearful, irresolute)
7
self-conscious(adjective, quiet, modest, awkward, shy)
7
skeptical(adjective, uncertain, nervous, shy, doubtful)
7
undetermined(adjective, open, weak, uncertain, doubtful)
6
apprehensive(adjective, gentle, uncertain, anxious, ordinary)
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