7
capricious(adjective, nervous, shy, fearful, irresolute)
7
contingent(adjective, conditional, experimental)
7
probative(adjective, experiment, experimental)
7
vacillant(adjective, shy, doubtful, decide, hesitant)
6
empirical(adjective, essay, experimental)
6
provisory(adjective, limited, conditional, experimental)
6
dependent(adjective, conditional, experimental)
6
faltering(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
6
doubtful(adjective, open, weak, uncertain, shy)
6
provisionary(adjective, unsettled, temporary, speculative, contingent)
6
vacillating(adjective, weak, uncertain, nervous, shy)
5
ambivalent(adjective, open, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
5
exploratory(adjective, new, unsettled, trial, untried)
5
halfhearted(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
5
hit-or-miss(adjective, experimental)
5
infirm(adjective, weak, indecisive, irresolute, vacillating)
5
insecure(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, vague, unsure)
5
investigative(adjective, experimental)
5
vacillatory(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, decide)
5
careful(adjective, thoughtful, vague, prudent, ambiguous)
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