70 entries under hesitant topic. ×

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timid(adjective, delicate, uncertain, modest, humble)
5
uncertain(adjective, doubtful, cautious, unenthusiastic)
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antipathetic(adjective, slow, shy, hostile)
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coy(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
4
hesitating(adjective, slow, shy, doubtful)
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bashful(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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contrary(adjective, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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reserved(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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retiring(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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undecided(uncertain, doubtful, cautious, unsure)
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demure(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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ill-disposed(adjective, difficult, awkward, hostile)
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perverse(adjective, difficult, awkward, hostile)
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self-effacing(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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suspicious(adjective, delicate, uncertain, modest, humble)
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apprehensive(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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distrustful(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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doubtful(slow, uncertain, shy, meek)
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hostile(adjective, antagonistic, contrary, conflicting)
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indecisive(uncertain, shy, doubtful, cautious)
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