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