68 entries under hesitant topic. ×

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circumspect(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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coy(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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doubtful(slow, uncertain, shy, cautious)
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ill-disposed(adjective, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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irresolute(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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nervous(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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reticent(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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timid(adjective, uncertain, modest, humble, shy)
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unfriendly(adjective, hostile, antagonistic, contrary)
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vacillant
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wary(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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apprehensive(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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distrustful(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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doubting(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful)
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inimical(adjective, hostile, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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introverted(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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opposing(adjective, bad, weak, gloomy, hostile)
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retiring(adjective, modest, humble, shy)
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skittish(adjective, modest, humble, suspicious)
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tardy(shy, diffident, unenthusiastic, disinclined)
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