4
gingerly(adjective, careful, thoughtful, prudent, watchful)
4
hesitating(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
4
indefinite(adjective, open, uncertain, careful, doubtful)
4
makeshift(adjective, unsettled, extra, temporary, speculative)
4
moot(adjective, uncertain)
4
prudent(adjective, careful, thoughtful, watchful, judicious)
4
questionable(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, vague, unsure)
4
safe(adjective, careful, thoughtful, prudent, watchful)
4
shilly-shally(adjective, decide, irresolute)
4
shrinking(adjective, nervous, shy, fearful, timid)
4
undependable(adjective, irresolute)
4
unproven(adjective, experiment, experimental)
4
weak(adjective, nervous, shy, fearful, indecisive)
4
yellow(adjective, nervous, shy, fearful, irresolute)
3
analytical(adjective, experimental)
3
apprehensive(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, shy)
3
attempt
3
ad interim(adjective, conditional, experimental)
3
analytic
3
arguable(adjective, uncertain)
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