2
ad-lib(unqualified, unsuspecting)
2
backward(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
2
careless(dull, idle, sluggish, inactive, inattentive)
2
dilatory(adjective, dull, careless, indifferent, idle)
2
disqualified
2
dull(adjective, careless, indifferent, idle, weary)
2
flat-footed(adjective, adverb, unqualified, inattentive, negligent)
2
hesitant
2
impromptu(unqualified, unsuspecting)
2
improvised(unqualified, unsuspecting)
2
indifferent(adjective, dull, careless, idle, apathetic)
2
indolent(adjective, dull, idle, sluggish, inactive)
2
inert(adjective, dull, idle, sluggish, inactive)
2
laggard(adjective, dull, careless, indifferent, idle)
2
offhand(unqualified, unsuspecting)
2
premature
2
slothful(adjective, dull, careless, indifferent, idle)
2
sluggish(adjective, dull, careless, indifferent, idle)
2
snap
2
taken aback
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