16
hesitant(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
11
irresolute(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
10
indecisive(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
10
vacillating(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain, shy)
10
wavering(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
9
uncertain(adjective, weak, doubtful, unsettled, hesitant)
9
faltering(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain, shy)
8
doubtful(adjective, weak, slow, uncertain, shy)
7
undecided(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful, unsettled)
6
unresolved(adjective, uncertain, unsettled, vague, hesitant)
6
unsure(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
6
doubting(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain, shy)
5
halting(verb, adjective, weak, uncertain, shy)
4
dawdling(verb, procrastinating)
4
demurring(verb, adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic)
4
distrustful(adjective, uncertain, hesitant, dubious, unsure)
4
lingering(verb, adjective, procrastinating)
4
shilly-shallying
4
pausing
4
unconvinced(uncertain, hesitant, dubious, unsure, leery)
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