2
indefinite(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant, wavering)
2
infirm(weak, indecisive, vacillating)
2
loath(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
2
mistrustful
2
modest(adjective, shy, hesitant, sluggish, late)
2
oscillating(adjective, hesitant, wavering, indecisive)
2
recoiling
2
shifting(adjective, hesitant, wavering, indecisive)
2
squeamish(unenthusiastic, unwilling, disinclined)
2
sticking(slow, shy, averse, unwilling, reluctant)
2
timid(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
2
vacillate
2
variable(adjective, uncertain, undecided, vacillating)
2
waiting
1
afraid(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
against(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
1
against the grain(expression, adjective, idiom, forced, averse)
1
alternating
1
alternation
1
ambiguous
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