3
recalcitrant(adjective, unenthusiastic, unwilling, disinclined)
3
sceptical
3
shaky(adjective, weak, uncertain, anxious, nervous)
3
shifting(adjective, wavering, indecisive)
3
shilly-shally(adjective, decide, irresolute)
3
spineless(adjective, uncertain, nervous, unstable, shy)
3
uninterested(adjective, unfaithful, disloyal)
3
vague(adjective, open, obscure, uncertain, nervous)
3
volatile(adjective, anxious, worried, tense, wavering)
3
wary(adjective, delicate, restrained, modest, humble)
3
yellow(adjective, nervous, shy, worried, fearful)
2
agnostic(uncertain, dubious, unsure)
2
antagonistic(adjective, hostile, opposing, unwilling, disinclined)
2
ashamed(adjective, remorseful, regretting)
2
balky(adjective, unwilling, uncooperative)
2
bashful(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, restrained)
2
canny(restrained, cautious, suspicious, wary)
2
chancy(uncertain, doubtful, vague, unsure)
2
changing(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful, unsettled)
2
cynical(adjective, uncertain, unsure)
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