70 entries under hesitant topic. ×
| timid(adjective, delicate, uncertain, modest, humble) | |
| uncertain(adjective, doubtful, cautious, unenthusiastic) | |
| antipathetic(adjective, slow, shy, hostile) | |
| coy(adjective, modest, humble, shy) | |
| hesitating(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful) | |
| bashful(adjective, modest, humble, shy) | |
| contrary(adjective, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic) | |
| reserved(adjective, modest, humble, shy) | |
| retiring(adjective, modest, humble, shy) | |
| undecided(uncertain, doubtful, cautious, unsure) | |
| demure(adjective, modest, humble, shy) | |
| ill-disposed(adjective, difficult, awkward, hostile) | |
| perverse(adjective, difficult, awkward, hostile) | |
| self-effacing(adjective, modest, humble, shy) | |
| suspicious(adjective, delicate, uncertain, modest, humble) | |
| apprehensive(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious) | |
| distrustful(adjective, modest, humble, shy) | |
| doubtful(slow, uncertain, shy, meek) | |
| hostile(adjective, antagonistic, contrary, conflicting) | |
| indecisive(uncertain, shy, doubtful, cautious) |
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