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cagey(adjective, cautious, suspicious, wary)
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careful(adjective, cautious, suspicious, wary)
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cautious(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
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circumspect(adjective, modest, humble, shy, hesitant)
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clashing(adjective, conflicting)
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counter(adjective, unfriendly, wary, averse, unwilling)
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defiant(adjective, unwilling)
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demurring(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
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dislike
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disliked
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dissident(adjective, conflicting)
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dubious(slow, shy, averse, unwilling, reluctant)
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evasive(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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harsh(adjective, conflicting)
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hate
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hateful
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hesitating(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
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obstinate(adjective, unwilling)
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prudent(adjective, cautious, suspicious, wary)
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resisting(adjective, averse, unwilling, against)
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