171 entries under adjective topic. ×
| repugnant(hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic, contrary) | |
| restrained(cautious, suspicious, wary) | |
| self-effacing(modest, humble, shy, hesitant) | |
| slow-going | |
| slow-paced | |
| suspicious(delicate, uncertain, modest, humble) | |
| unconsenting(unwilling, unwillingness) | |
| equivocal(uncertain, doubtful, unsure) | |
| anti(antagonistic, loath, opposed) | |
| apprehensive(modest, humble, hesitant, suspicious) | |
| begrudging(difficult, awkward, forced, averse) | |
| disobliging(difficult, awkward, forced, averse) | |
| distrustful(modest, humble, shy, hesitant) | |
| forced(difficult, awkward, averse, unwilling) | |
| hanging back(expression, uncertain, doubtful, unenthusiastic) | |
| heedful(cautious, suspicious, wary) | |
| hostile(hesitant, antagonistic, contrary, conflicting) | |
| indocile(difficult, awkward, forced, averse) | |
| inimical(hostile, unfriendly, hesitant, antagonistic) | |
| lethargic(quiet, moderate, easy, slow) |
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