181 entries under adjective topic. ×

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lacking(characteristic, clear, weak, free)
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silent(quiet, simple, restrained, still)
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taciturn(close, quiet, restrained, still)
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cowardly(weak, nervous, hesitant, fearful)
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low(poor, small, boring, exiguous)
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quiet(reserved, suppress, restrained, modest)
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uncertain(awkward, hesitant, cautious, insecure)
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averse(diffident, forced, unwilling, loath)
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circumspect(characteristic, quiet, careful, thoughtful)
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gingerly(careful, safe, cautious, suspicious)
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loath(diffident, forced, averse, unwilling)
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unconfident(feel doubt, characteristic, timidity, shyness)
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insufficient(weak, inadequate, lacking, poor)
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disinclined(hesitant, diffident, forced, averse)
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uneager(diffident, forced, averse, unwilling)
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tentative(quiet, uncertain, modest, doubtful)
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anxious(weak, awkward, doubtful, tense)
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conscious(characteristic, quiet, reserved, timid)
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fainthearted(weak, nervous, worried, reserved)
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indisposed(forced, averse, unwilling, loath)
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