hesitant

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hesitant
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Sense: Adjective: reluctant

Synonyms:

reluctant , irresolute, uncertain , in doubt, skeptical, sceptical (UK), unsure, dubious , loath, disinclined, uneager, slow , unenthusiastic, having qualms, having misgivings, wavering, unwilling , in two minds, undecided

Sense: Adjective: shy

Synonyms:

shy , unconfident, timid, nervous , insecure , bashful, lacking confidence, lacking in confidence, unassertive

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