193 entries under adjective topic. ×

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half-hearted(uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
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hanging back(expression, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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hot-and-cold(weak, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant)
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hypothetical(uncertain, doubtful, academic, speculative)
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iffy(open, uncertain, doubtful, vague)
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lacking confidence(expression, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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not final(expression, unsettled, speculative, provisional)
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not settled(expression, unsettled, speculative, provisional)
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on-the-fence(weak, uncertain, careful, doubtful)
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on approval(expression, new, trial, untried)
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on the fence
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on trial(conditional, experimental)
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open for consideration(expression, idiom, unsettled, speculative)
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philosophical(vague, intellectual, abstract, logical)
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playing it cool(expression, idiom, careful, thoughtful)
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precautious(careful, thoughtful, watchful)
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preliminary(hard, start, rough, new)
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reserved(quiet, modest, careful, vague)
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sample(experimental, probationary)
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skeptical(uncertain, shy, doubtful, unsettled)
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