33
reluctant(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
24
unwilling(adjective, slow, uncertain, modest, humble)
23
averse(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
20
indisposed(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
19
disinclined(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hostile)
18
hesitant(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
15
shy(adjective, quiet, slow, doubtful, hesitant)
14
opposed(adjective, slow, awkward, shy, unfriendly)
13
loth(adjective, unwillingness)
12
antipathetic(adjective, slow, shy, hostile, hesitant)
11
backward(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
9
chary(adjective, modest, humble, careful, shy)
8
diffident(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
7
hostile(adjective, hesitant, antagonistic, conflicting, opposing)
7
afraid(adjective, slow, modest, humble, shy)
7
slow(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
7
timid(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
6
bashful(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
6
grudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
5
balky(adjective, unwilling, uncooperative)
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