74 entries under hesitant topic. ×

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tentative(adjective, characteristic, quiet, weak, uncertain)
15
vacillating(adjective, characteristic, weak, property, uncertain)
13
reserved(adjective, quiet, cool, simple, cold)
13
sheepish(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
12
backward(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, base)
12
scared(adjective, weak, soft, base, nervous)
12
unassured(adjective, characteristic, quiet, simple, moderate)
11
chicken(adjective, weak, nervous, shy, worried)
11
unsure(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
11
wavering(adjective, characteristic, weak, uncertain, nervous)
10
self-effacing(adjective, quiet, simple, restraint, modest)
10
cautious(noun, adjective, moderate, delicate, uncertain)
8
introverted(adjective, cool, cold, modest, sensitive)
7
shamefaced(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
7
skittish(adjective, anxious, modest, nervous, humble)
7
uncertain(adjective, weak, cautious, indecisive)
7
weak-kneed(adjective, quiet, weak, soft, gentle)
6
indecisive(adjective, weak, property, uncertain, shy)
5
insecure(adjective, uncertain, shy, meek)
4
doubtful(adjective, weak, uncertain, shy)
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