48 entries under reluctance topic. ×

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qualm(noun, trouble, concern, delay, difficulty)
14
misgiving(noun, trouble, worry, concern, delay)
14
indisposition(noun, delay, weakness, doubt, opposition)
12
scruple(noun, trouble, concern, delay, difficulty)
8
disinclination(noun, dislike, challenge, doubt, opposition)
8
reservation(noun, anxiety, doubt, uncertainty, fear)
7
diffidence(noun, difficulty, anxiety, confusion, doubt)
7
hesitance(noun, opposition, unwillingness)
6
compunction(noun, doubt, fear, integrity, morality)
6
demur(noun, dislike, challenge, doubt, opposition)
5
reserve(noun, trouble, concern, anxiety, confusion)
3
objection(noun, dislike, challenge, disagreement, doubt)
3
unwillingness(noun, delay, weakness, dislike, challenge)
2
second thoughts(noun, expression, regret, scruple)
2
shyness(noun, shame, doubt, reserve, embarrassment)
1
conscience(noun, doubt, fear, integrity, morality)
1
contrition(regret, scruple)
1
dislike(noun, challenge, disagreement, doubt, opposition)
1
displeasure(noun, dislike, challenge, disagreement, doubt)
1
dissatisfaction(noun, dislike, challenge, disagreement, doubt)
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