42 entries under unwilling topic. ×

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hesitant(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
9
uncertain(adjective, weak, doubtful, unsettled, hesitant)
8
doubtful(adjective, weak, slow, uncertain, shy)
4
demurring(verb, adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic)
3
reluctant(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
3
backward(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
3
cautious(adjective, uncertain, unenthusiastic, disinclined)
2
balking(verb, slow, shy, averse)
2
diffident(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
2
disinclined(adjective, shy, doubtful, hesitant, diffident)
2
dubious(adjective, slow, uncertain, shy, hesitant)
2
loath(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
2
squeamish(unenthusiastic, disinclined)
2
sticking(slow, shy, averse, reluctant)
1
afraid(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
averse(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
1
chary(adjective, unenthusiastic, disinclined)
1
grudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
1
indisposed(adjective, slow, shy, hesitant, diffident)
1
involuntary(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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