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| laggard(quiet, easy, heavy, deliberate) | |
| stubborn(averse, unwilling) | |
| uneager(slow, modest, humble, shy) | |
| chary(delicate, modest, humble, careful) | |
| resistant(slow, awkward, shy, forced) | |
| slack(quiet, easy, heavy, deliberate) | |
| vacillant | |
| recalcitrant(awkward, unenthusiastic, forced, averse) | |
| backward(slow, uncertain, modest, humble) | |
| reticent(modest, humble, shy, hesitant) | |
| antagonistic(hostile, unfriendly, hesitant, contrary) | |
| dubious(slow, uncertain, shy, doubtful) | |
| indifferent(unenthusiastic, lukewarm, unwillingness, perfunctory) | |
| leery(cautious, suspicious, wary) | |
| modest(humble, shy, hesitant, meek) | |
| squeamish(delicate, careful, unenthusiastic, unwilling) | |
| timid(delicate, uncertain, modest, humble) | |
| uncertain(doubtful, hesitant, cautious, unenthusiastic) | |
| uncooperative(difficult, awkward, forced, averse) | |
| unyielding |
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