56 entries under unwilling topic. ×

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uncertain(adjective, open, weak, nervous, unstable)
24
doubtful(adjective, open, weak, uncertain, awkward)
19
reluctant(adjective, delicate, uncertain, modest, humble)
18
hesitating(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
16
dubious(adjective, open, uncertain, nervous, doubtful)
14
unwilling(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
13
loath(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
11
averse(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
11
disinclined(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
9
indisposed(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hostile)
7
afraid(adjective, uncertain, anxious, modest, nervous)
6
backward(adjective, quiet, gentle, uncertain, modest)
6
cautious(adjective, delicate, uncertain, restrained, modest)
5
chary(adjective, delicate, restrained, modest, humble)
4
circumspect(adjective, delicate, restrained, modest, humble)
4
opposed(adjective, uncertain, antagonistic, wary, unenthusiastic)
4
squeamish(adjective, delicate, careful, unenthusiastic)
4
uneager(adjective, ready, uncertain, modest, humble)
3
contrary(adjective, hostile, antagonistic, opposing)
3
queasy(adjective, unenthusiastic, disinclined)
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