3
surrogate(extra, alternate, auxiliary, supernumerary)
3
theoretical(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, unsettled, hesitant)
3
unconvinced(adjective, uncertain, hesitant, dubious, unsure)
3
unfinished(adjective, start, completed)
3
unperfected(adjective, start, rough)
3
unstable(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
3
unsteady(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
3
unwilling(adjective, irresolute)
3
wobbly(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
2
alternate(extra, auxiliary, supernumerary)
2
assay
2
backward(adjective, quiet, uncertain, modest, shy)
2
claudicant(uncertain, hesitant)
2
counterfeit(extra, auxiliary, supernumerary)
2
deadlocked
2
discreet(careful, thoughtful, vague, prudent, ambiguous)
2
disputable(adjective, uncertain)
2
dummy(extra, auxiliary, supernumerary)
2
ersatz(extra, auxiliary, supernumerary)
2
examining
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