Synonym of hesitant

'hezɪtənt

adj.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmlyacting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

uncertain doubtful reluctant unsure hesitating sceptical half-hearted undecided vacillating irresolute tentative wavering ambivalent delaying dubious indecisive nervous dithering halting shy stalling diffident hanging back havering iffy in doubt oscillating shilly-shallying timid cunctatory dilly-dallying having misgivings having qualms afraid averse backward cautious dawdling doubting lacking confidence lazy skeptical slow uneager unpredictable unwilling humming and hawing in a dilemma in a quandary in two minds blowing hot and cold on the horns of a dilemma faltering unsettled unresolved undetermined suspicious mistrustful distrustful uncommitted unconvinced waffling of two minds torn equivocating divided indefinite on the fence teetering fluctuating equivocal sitting on the fence questioning hinky trustless unclear unbelieving wishy-washy vague disbelieving broken noncommittal weak incredulous not sure cynical hemming and hawing shaky leery agnostic stumbling unconfident disjointed up in the air stammering wary split hazy chary confused ambiguous untrusting faithless quizzical indeterminate non-fluent weak-minded debatable imperfect unsteady disinclined incalculable betwixt and between running hot and cold suspecting vacillatory negativistic show-me in the balance scoffing fickle wobbly perplexed floating mistrusting changeable fearful pussyfooting unstable apprehensive pending speculative weak-kneed open on-the-fence neutral hedging your bets in the middle unknown dicey like doubting Thomas without belief reticent rudimentary reserved pendulous deficient limited loath indisposed vexed vacillant shillyshallying unassertive insecure inconstant volatile uneventful astraddle unassured infirm non-believing unascertained contradictory inconclusive conflicting mixed distrusting hot and cold careful guarded unestablished unconfirmed nullifidian rationalist irreligious changing halfhearted impartial borderline not definite uneasy clashing warring opposing conflicted muddled opposed unsatisfied suspect lacking trust watchful worried anxious circumspect skittish wobbling yet to be decided hot-and-cold swithering uptight cagey jealous stuttering unfinished pendent unidentified unspecified unheard of abeyant unproven undiscovered unfamiliar full of doubt been hit before on guard awkward laboured unreliable defeatist pessimistic misbelieving conditional having reservations Pyrrhonist minimifidian obscure indistinct problematical chancy inexplicit imprecise bumbling inept unhandy claudicant lumbering ham-fisted labored gauche ham-handed wooden maladroit clumsy unforeseeable inexact indistinguishable touch and go in lap of gods erratic fishy capricious whimsical fluctuant in the lap of the gods problematic risky perplexing abstruse undefined mysterious cryptic puzzling arcane confusing muffled intangible indiscernible dodgy shadowy elusive open to question ill-defined taking something with a pinch of salt

disinclined reluctant loath indisposed reticent loth cagey cagy dubious unwilling averse afraid opposed slow resistant uneager backward antipathetic unenthusiastic hesitating unprepared wary not in the mood recalcitrant ill-disposed against hostile antagonistic uninclined doubtful resisting uncertain hesitant about chary of not disposed scared inimical discouraged chary remiss disheartened opposed to not in favour of shy of diffident about grudging undisposed embarrassed circumspect demurring counter ashamed frightened afraid of not ready dismayed suspicious uncaring not minded not keen averse to nervous about unenthusiastic about cautious with circumspect about queasy about unfavourable squeamish queasy cautious anti allergic calculating unfriendly disliking nasty perverse unfavorable contrary opposing agin fromward balking shy about hanging back coy about afraid to bashful about ashamed to nervous down on resistant to hostile to antipathetic to ill-disposed to antagonistic to sticking unsympathetic objecting shying protesting shy having no use for unfavourably disposed to baulking unsure undecided wavering tentative sceptical equivocal iffy unsettled ambiguous unresolved irresolute undetermined unconvinced unconfirmed vacillating distrustful leery shaky indefinite fly-by-night unsavory questioning unassured unsavoury skeptical mistrustful chancy trustless untrusty diffident indecisive in a quandary in a dilemma in doubt in two minds touch and go on the horns of a dilemma

bashful diffident insecure self-effacing shy timid faltering stammering stumbling stuttering lacking confidence timorous apprehensive nervous shrinking fearful unassertive meek mousy unconfident unsure retiring self-conscious anxious afraid jittery jumpy cowardly reticent uncertain modest scared uneasy yellow gutless spineless embarrassed uptight nervy reluctant coy introverted inhibited chicken frightened ill at ease humble reserved skittish fainthearted recreant tremulous withdrawn tentative spiritless edgy lily-livered pusillanimous craven cowering unassuming worried tense troubled demure wary antsy perturbed irresolute quiet aw-shucks fearsome mousey hung up submissive faint-hearted unassured blushing chicken-livered uncomfortable unheroic quaking backward doubtful weak-kneed constrained trembling unquiet hinky goosey atwitter upset queasy queazy aflutter suspicious easily frightened sheepish on edge agitated unforthcoming on tenterhooks dithery distrustful chary scary shamefaced het up passive self-doubting wimpish sissy yellow-bellied unobtrusive weak soft poor-spirited wimpy chickenhearted dastardly milk-livered awkward bothered out of place unmanly lacking courage restless subdued strained unsettled disquieted discomfited fidgety pigeonhearted recessive doubting disturbed unrelaxed wavering vacillating keyed up abashed daunted pigeon-hearted unpoised on pins and needles feeble lacking self-confidence not self-assured wet mim cowed gentle poltroon base indecisive unpresuming dithering flustered excited repressed ashamed ineffectual swithering unnatural gauche rabbity dubious blenching flinching restive frustrated guarded agog fazed twitchy discombobulated trepidatious undemonstrative restrained tongue-tied panicky cringey disorientated introvert passionless cold unresponsive browbeaten dismayed intimidated Milquetoast capricious bullied shaky unnerved weak-willed boneless in a flap faint shuddering disoriented vexed bewildered fretful tormented discomposed colourless indeterminate pale colorless plain lacking assurance not confident lacking in confidence chicken-hearted feart half-hearted easily scared weakling shaken perplexed strange high-strung like a fish out of water lost distressed in turmoil all of a dither bottled up having cold feet spooked candy-assed funky deferential obsequious servile acquiescent obedient unresisting tame unprotesting yielding obliging lamblike compliant silent reverential subservient lowly biddable polite docile resistless supplicatory mild unambitious manageable tractable sycophantic overmodest verecund recoiling blushful easily embarrassed vague Delphic questioning touchy choked touch and go hanging by thread on thin ice up in the air

fearful afraid alarmed frightened scared nervous tense anxious apprehensive jittery panicky terrified uneasy nervy jumpy petrified timid affrighted disquieted intimidated shrinking wired worried aghast diffident horrified horror-struck hysteric hysterical scary shocked spooked terrorised terrorized afeared faint-hearted frit pusillanimous scared stiff timorous aflutter agitated chickenhearted discomposed disturbed goose-bumpy lily-livered nerveless perturbed phobic quivery rabbity scared to death shaky sheepish solicitous spineless unmanly weak-kneed worried sick in a funk running scared have cold feet in a blue funk in a dither edgy uptight stressed fidgety restless twitchy weak concerned antsy strained on edge trepidatious insecure annoyed toey bothered ruffled excitable overwrought upset sensitive overstrung queazy dithery irritable queasy flustered febrile taut fussy distressed unquiet adrenalized worked up strung out strung up highly strung mistrustful stressy foreboding suspicious troubled doubtful neurotic uncertain stiff frozen angst-ridden having stage fright on tenterhooks biting nails hung up having cold feet having a funny feeling having butterflies in a cold sweat in a sweat skittish unstable high-strung unsettled brittle hyper in a tizzy frantic frenzied unnerved keyed up excited het up distraught ill at ease touchy emotional startled flighty dismayed wound up beside oneself restive hinky temperamental irascible goosey overanxious atwitter irrational distracted desperate oversensitive chippy hectic overexcited snappy testy flurried moody peevish daunted skittery spasmodic nervous wreck impatient hyperactive wrought-up overactive heated terror-stricken fluttery hot-tempered bundle of nerves funky quick-tempered panic-stricken in a state in a flap easily frightened easily agitated curt prim stilted nerve-racking feeling anxious stressful nail-biting in suspense nerves on edge shy angsty fretful obsessive compulsive manic terror-struck panic-struck volatile mercurial unglued careful fixated horror-stricken tetchy abnormal unhealthy paranoid hasty passionate mousy uncomfortable shivery maladjusted prickly crotchety fiery tempestuous windy frightened to death bad-tempered querulous short-tempered crabbed captious inhibited disoriented aberrant deviant erratic disordered obsessed choked clutched hyperexcitable spooky hyperkinetic ill-tempered in a frenzy critical violent impulsive agitable galvanic impetuous enthusiastic overzealous volcanic vehement uncontrolled inflammable rash intolerant fierce susceptible demonstrative quick reckless alarmable in a tizz in a fluster basket case on pins and needles feverish short fused in a flat spin frightened out of your wits scared out of your wits swivel-eyed tooshie abashed rattled perplexed stunned fearsome trembling cowed cowardly aroused blanched discouraged disheartened easily upset blowing hot and cold like a cat on hot bricks stirred weary strung-out freaked-out overwhelmed wound-up worn under a strain crazy worked-up unstrung tired high keyed-up affected fired-up hot-and-bothered spent fiddle-footed hot-headed beside yourself throwing a wobbly like a cat on a hot tin roof in a twitter steamed up flipped out out of your mind flushed intense all shook up hot under collar in a panic aquiver at the end of your tether in awe run scared unreluctant fraught hot under the collar hyped-up afire atingle hyperexcited disconcerted provoked zipped up hot juiced up hot and bothered

unadventurous wary cagey circumspect prudent tentative careful cautious chary timid unenterprising conventional timorous traditional unexciting unimaginative boring conservative limited narrow-minded restrained safe square stay-at-home straight strait-laced stuffy uncreative shy stick-in-the-mud uptight heedful guarded suspicious alert considerate discreet gingerly calculating reluctant leery watchful reserved reticent mindful fastidious apprehensive scrupulous politic vigilant attentive canny with eyes peeled with reservations on the lookout delicate squeamish dainty non-committal vague diplomatic unrevealing moderate controlled tactful noncommittal overcareful overcautious measured provident aware judicious shrewd thoughtful suspecting forethoughtful precautious discriminating observant on the qui vive keeping a weather eye on watching one's step on your toes walking on eggs on guard watching out all ears on your guard playing safe walking on egg shells on the watch belt-and-braces thinking twice hedging one's bets keeping on one's toes handling with kid gloves with one's eyes peeled taking it slow uneasy loath distrustful sceptical mistrustful dubious doubtful averse afraid frugal disinclined mean nervous parsimonious stingy iffy thrifty inhibited miserly constrained skeptical economical particular sparing

inarticulate incoherent incomprehensible unclear unintelligible indistinct muffled mumbled faltering halting muttered garbled hesitating stammering stumbling stuttering confused muddled mute speechless voiceless disjointed jumbled rambling tongue-tied awkward blurred clumsy inaudible maundering mumbling obscure reticent unvocal vague poorly spoken imperfect broken weak slurred stuttered stammered murmured faint low unfathomable meaningless indecipherable scrambled disconnected unconnected disordered wandering uncoordinated wild illogical choppy disorganized discursive inconsistent inchoate incongruous disorganised puzzling incohesive dumb desultory discordant breathless discontinuous indiscernible cryptic mixed up ungraspable impenetrable enigmatic inscrutable hard to follow illegible senseless ambiguous uncertain tenebrous unexplicit equivocal incognizable inexplicit unknowable opaque fathomless Greek all over the place all Greek to me

grudging reluctant unwilling half-hearted unenthusiastic begrudging disinclined envious forced jealous resentful bitter complaining loath rancorous sour sulky sullen resistant involuntary afraid averse enforced demurring laggard refractory disobliging unwishful unobliging uncooperative unaccommodating uneager indocile uninclined discontented displeased disgruntled frustrated disappointed unhappy unsatisfied unfulfilled disquieted malcontent fed up aggrieved angered angry exasperated irritated ungratified restless discontent disaffected vexed disapproving annoyed restive regretful malcontented offended insatiable kvetching not satisfied sniveling picky fed-up faultfinding fretful unappeased plaintive querulous crabby critical jaundiced put-out grumpy ennuied fretting unassuaged grumbling bothered griping irked unsated dissatisfied snivelling cheesed off browned off brassed off out of joint not best pleased

qualified conditional contingent guarded equivocal limited provisional reserved restricted adapted adjusted bounded circumscribed modified amended cautious moderated tentative refined tempered confined partial provisory lessened reduced relative restrictive inconclusive uncertain unconfirmed with conditions with conditions attached with reservations with strings attached granted on certain terms not absolute iffy codicillary incidental fortuitous obscure reliant relying on with grain of salt diminished dependent depending on subject to dependent upon stipulatory hypothetical conditioned subject liable depending chance accidental random unforeseen haphazard unpredictable unforeseeable unexpected possible unpredicted casual unanticipated unlooked-for likely probable odd probably fluky

mealy-mouthed indirect afraid doubtful equivocal euphemistic mincing reticent affected deceptive devious diffident disingenuous hypocritical insincere overdelicate pretentious prim restrained

balky recalcitrant refractory disobedient intractable rebellious contrary defiant insubordinate unruly wayward wilful contumacious ungovernable obstreperous obstinate froward unmanageable perverse stubborn rebel incompliant willful recusant restive untoward inflexible unbending unpredictable negative immovable ornery averse indisposed loath negativistic reluctant difficult uncooperative bolshie headstrong uncontrollable mutinous fractious awkward obdurate stroppy bloody-minded disorderly pigheaded undisciplined thrawn unyielding unaccommodating self-willed cussed obstructive unhelpful disaffected insurgent contrarious unreasonable resistant mulish disobliging cantankerous intransigent troublesome bull-headed wild noncompliant pervicacious renitent quarrelsome turbulent truculent seditious incontrollable riotous dissident tiresome dissentient non-compliant insurrectionary disruptive stiff-necked nonconformist argumentative uncompromising incorrigible uncompliant out of control annoying factious vexatious revolutionary unbiddable naughty delinquent errant irritable insubmissive determined bellicose pugnacious unrestrained trying irrepressible strong-willed indomitable badly behaved cross-grained opinionated peevish alienated capricious insolent confrontational adverse mischievous rowdy malcontent persistent challenging unmalleable unwilling anarchic subversive contentious hostile antagonistic boisterous nonconforming belligerent undisciplinable insurrectionist lawless dissenting dissentious obstinately disobedient chaotic loud exasperating impish noisy resisting iconoclastic scrappy militant roguish rascally ill-natured crabby disputatious treacherous rumbustious resistive unbridled reckless threatening out of hand radical feisty impetuous hard-line tough resolute prickly pertinacious touchy inexorable chippy hard to handle irreconcilable estranged haughty morose renegade cross unfavorable unfavourable petulant nonobservant shrewish grumpy ill-tempered sullen sulky dogged adamant up in arms heretical maverick unpersuadable opposing withstanding unrestrainable erratic fickle resolved malign malevolent maleficent malicious spiteful stubborn as a mule impudent narky bad-tempered ratty shirty choleric impotent rampant unorthodox mutinying apostate schismatic traitorous disloyal unresponsive bullheaded aggressive blocking stalling restrictive inhibiting delaying as stubborn as a mule unbearable undependable intolerable impossible not giving an inch without law and order incurable with a will of one's own determined to have one's own way daring provocative audacious bold restless individualistic anarchistic warring armed sabotaging treasonable attacking unconstructive hindering uncomplying unadaptable immoral aberrant arbitrary uncontrolled rock-ribbed combative vociferous rough tempestuous uproarious raucous frustrating making difficulties self-indulgent clamorous rampaging vexing pesky rambunctious insoluble pat thorny unpliable locked problematic tenacious knotty indocile roisterous rackety tumultuous rip-roaring complex bulky discommodious incommodious difficult to handle cramped disagreeable disregardful cheeky dareful sassy gutsy rampageous roistering locked in tough nut hang tough piercing screaming booming strepitous blusterous ready for a fight spoiling for a fight paradoxical contrariant discordant arsey disagreeing attention-seeking troublemaking raising the roof raising Cain inimical wrongheaded antipathetic converse lively rollicking romping anarchical heedless lawbreaking impulsive impervious violent rash intemperate imprudent forward assertive drunken bawdy mean out of line pig-headed grumbly hardheaded overbearing importunate strong-minded pitiless strict single-minded set in one's ways boorish unrelenting rigid finical hard-nosed vexed testy invidious steadfast choosy fiendish captious snappy sensitive hard to please temperamental crotchety uppity uptight unamenable disputative sour oafish discontented demanding tyrannical hypercritical picky dissatisfied rude querulous bearish stiff huffy delicate dogmatic oppressive hard to satisfy irritating fussy unflinching overcritical wrong-headed grim impolite opinionative irascible perfectionist particular fastidious over-particular finicky dictatorial critical ungracious uninhibited abandoned robustious ill-disciplined immoderate wanton knockabout frenzied unchecked hell-raising ungoverned disordered bad exuberant unconstrained misbehaving disorganized unbounded unhindered debauched furious confused fiery passionate excited rioting disorganised uncurbed playful in turmoil badly-behaved frenetic fierce uncontainable hysterical runaway termagant frisky crazy unhampered raw vicious orgiastic depraved spirited rugged saturnalian animated brawling disturbed frantic loudmouthed high-spirited unrestricted full-on frolicsome mad evil raging energetic licentious rabid explosive wicked deranged hectic enthusiastic messy raving jumbled sinful helter-skelter wrong cluttered untidy disarrayed extreme muddled dishevelled disheveled mussy tousled disarranged messed mussed tumbled vehement littered sloppy rumpled bacchanalian unkempt active in disorder ugly Dionysian ebullient brutal hot-tempered dissipated bouncy pell-mell Bacchic higgledy-piggledy upside-down topsy-turvy hugger-mugger in a mess dissolute clangorous hard destructive insuppressible disturbing sportive agitated criminal stormy maladjusted excessive bacchic unfettered unstoppable forceful unquenchable vigorous effervescent strong roughhouse madcap berserk profligate out-of-line swashbuckling nihilistic crazed in high spirits out-of-order untamed nuts outrageous fervid warlike ruffianly barbarous savage hotheaded wild and woolly jaunty feverish merry lacking self-control incontinent burdensome haywire shambolic brattish perfervid passional scampish puckish prankish tricksy ill-behaved gallus orderless disrupted joyful cheerful devilish excitable purposeless impassioned in disarray in pandemonium in uproar in chaos at sixes and sevens out of joint harum-scarum inconsiderate full of beans in a muddle every which way utterly confused full of mischief quick-tempered in a shambles unsubduable loutish existentialist pessimistic limit robust dangerous untrained unsteady unschooled unsettling upsetting ferocious side-splitting thuggish swaggering cavalier antisocial distracting inconsistent overexcited clattering clattery resounding two-fisted unlawful turbid uncontained hedonistic divisive vibrant dysfunctional brusque untameable gruff gleeful insurmountable callous hardened radge indisciplined unrepressed corrupt rootin'-tootin disrupting off-base unconcealed unconventional reprobate unprincipled misruled misgoverned drunk intense freaked overwhelming overpowering flyaway boozy revelling carousing blind tricky whiny out-of-control extrovert irregular rowdydowdy shameless misbehaved causing trouble bibulous dionysian sottish crapulous corybantic incautious irrational strident vociferant over-the-top beside oneself socially impaired outlandish artful problem thrilled nasty wearisome troublous irksome on-a-tear impossible to cope with bothersome unstable untrammelled untimely unfortunate wassailing dilapidated neglected crude in a state messed up worse for wear irresistible flighty giddy like a loose cannon roller-coaster unsettled teasing worthless raunchy offending inconvenient inopportune unlimited unconfined sinning sly foxy unimpeded unsuppressed reveling unexpected unanticipated ill-timed erring deviant shaking perturbed infantile strenuous storming kiddish demonstrative stern thoughtless bitter immature childish disrespectful unsubmissive volatile revolting terrorist cruel untrammeled running wild culpable guilty transgressing maniacal manic full of confusion full of conflict full of upheavals bad-mannered surprising unforeseen disastrous unusual unpredicted mistimed tyrannous despotic terrorizing uncultivated infringing piratical uncivilised heterodox terrorising unregulated unpeaceful uncivilized joyous carefree hearty impatient hasty widespread straying sprightly cavorting jovial hyper deliberate needless unjustified senseless epidemic not controlled full of ups and downs unwelcome infelicitous inapt unsuitable inappropriate unlucky inauspicious rife devil-may-care hot-headed short-fused easily provoked on a short fuse unprovoked exacting tiring carried away pandemic dominant rank rollicksome fun-loving happy glad lighthearted thumping ripping heretic meandering errable shifting stray deviating miscreant devious fallible unreliable fay sportful antic elfish larky prevalent flagrant pervasive gratuitous groundless motiveless malapropos badly timed unseasonable eventful arduous fervent obsessive litigious hog-wild beside yourself luxuriant profuse laborious exhausting unjustifiable spreading blustering exceeding bounds fecund extravagant spreading like wildfire flourishing rambling proliferating predominant extensive multiplying on the rampage growing gladiatorial agonistic cavilling Saturnalian Dionysiac off straight and narrow like one possessed misfortunate hapless luckless unpropitious unpleasant ill-starred star-crossed ludic skittish keen severe testing harsh unsparing taxing buoyant willed unmotivated assaultive pettish controversial polemical polemic battling brawly fighting grouchy eager infatuated devoted ardent fixated dedicated obsessed full bustling flustering madhouse tireless ructious arguesome wrangling bickering brute sadistic inhumane aimless atrocious heartless butcherly inhuman barbaric burning compulsive over-enthusiastic churlish war thin-skinned have chip on shoulder caviling vivacious sunny busy bumpy onerous full on wearing imperious coltish action-packed unjust unfair double-crossing merciless breezy dotty potty visionary hooked zealous gung-ho bubbly cheery zestful bigoted wackadoodle overenthusiastic wackadoo chirpy upbeat peart peppy gladsome sparky chipper sparkling zingy gay blithesome blithe biased nuts for monomaniacal fanatical partial bugged domineering high on credulous fanatic possessed turned on addicted bubbling rhapsodical of good cheer full of life light-hearted as merry as a grig bubbling over

unapproachable aloof distant remote reserved unfriendly withdrawn chilly cool frigid uncommunicative unsociable cold detached guarded undemonstrative unforthcoming unresponsive unsympathetic dispassionate formal frosty icy offish stiff off standoffish stand-offish indifferent antisocial reticent cold-eyed unbending solitary hostile unwelcoming taciturn haughty asocial restrained cold-blooded impersonal unclubbable standoff unemotional secretive dry uncordial inhospitable chill retiring buttoned-up misanthropic forbidding reclusive uncompanionable quiet unsocial glacial disagreeable gelid clammy antiseptic brittle hard-eyed unconcerned unneighbourly uncongenial introverted close unpleasant self-contained shy diffident repellent austere wintry wintery uninterested emotionless coldish close-mouthed frozen arctic incurious stern unaffable inaccessible unfeeling silent inapproachable uninvolved demure apathetic eremitic unenthusiastic prim cautious inhibited lukewarm Olympian ceremonious conventional unneighborly uppity private self-restrained nasty tough grim disdainful unamicable unloving introvert passionless modest off-putting abhorrent supercilious bashful gentle mild serene soft-spoken peaceful noncommittal sedate collected composed placid backward uncivil severe antagonistic stuffy laconic snobbish tight-lipped media-shy closemouthed offhand retired menacing insolent annoyed offended impudent impertinent procacious impassive abstracted preoccupied wooden obnoxious stony stolid ill-natured ungracious constrained controlled self-controlled rigid passive stoical phlegmatic impassible affectless stoic numb snooty rude cold-hearted proud dumb cross inimical negative ungregarious discourteous cold-shoulder thick-skinned uncharitable hateful laid back stuck up stuck-up putting on airs starchy keeping people at arm's length muted avoidant introspective unsavoury harsh objectionable unattractive unmoved unaffectionate contained unamiable ungenial hard unlikeable sober half-hearted tepid mopey mopish mean unhappy depressing bad-tempered distrustful nongregarious brooding scowling threatening dour frightening offensive odious sinister foreboding uninviting glowering repulsive ugly superior suspicious disinterested casual removed unenthused ill-tempered unsavory insociable arrogant discreet seclusive contemptuous withering laid-back independent mean-looking put on airs isolated insular neutral uncaring calm hermit-like hermitic hermitical impartial unrevealing non-communicative self-sufficient all alone eremetic insensitive ardorless impervious impotent unromantic loveless exact precise staid flinty steely correct proper unhospitable unsmiling inflexible mute stilted starched affected lifeless tongue-tied untalkative unconversational seemly official serious short secret mum shrinking timid self-effacing polite wordless curt speechless tight-mouthed dark clamlike straight arrow strait-laced stiff-necked by the numbers mumchance surly sour dried up on the QT buttoned up at a loss for words evasive mom clammed up hush-hush cold as ice aggressive unkind quarrelsome lofty antipathetic jaundiced mortal adversary impolite adversarial unmannerly ill-disposed hard-hearted hard-boiled on ice opposite competitive estranged censorious grouchy unpromising combative grudging gruff malicious contrary disaffected against warlike malignant vengeful conflicting acrimonious spiteful opposed cold fish lone wolf not on speaking terms coy unassertive unassuming sheepish humble meek timorous recessive self-conscious uptight embarrassed unconfident close-lipped insecure apprehensive unexpressive wary mousy moderate reluctant unpretentious nervous temperate careful unobtrusive conservative tightlipped sententious incommunicable blushing incommunicative fearful poker-faced sparing uncommunicable chary down-to-earth cagey considerate hushed thoughtful circumspect unpresuming prudent repressed callous unassured inarticulate unspeaking cool, calm and collected judicious unruffled unflappable chaste unexcitable nice prudish aw-shucks decorous straight heartless subdued imperturbable simple matter-of-fact reasonable zipped uneasy voiceless abashed steady measured lowly tactful skittish shamefaced self-possessed tentative clinical pompous priggish unostentatious withdrawing sensible politic dried-up uncurious level-headed unaffected nonchalant square pure alert heedful rabbity unpassioned abstract rational gingerly safe deadpan tranquil virginal virtuous watchful vigilant decent attentive calculating flat balanced dummied up unsure disciplined in check unimpassioned mannered not talkative inward-looking faint-hearted businesslike strained lost for words awkward cloistered maidenly unsentimental diplomatic soft enigmatic cynical unpretending unwilling deep afraid recluse coquettish under control still uncomfortable kittenish inconspicuous prissy secluded spiritless unboastful ascetic courteous anchoritic eremitical mim insensible puritanical niminy-piminy fogeyish leery overmodest lone old-fashioned equable plain solemn insouciant spacey dumbstruck of few words dumbfounded untroubled expressionless toneless hollow dead blank bland vacant narrow-minded objective bottled up ill at ease hardened strict unexpansive spaced-out playing one's cards close to one's chest prim and proper pococurante out of it discriminating observant precautious nowhere immovable nonemotional self-centred fuddy-duddy with reservations stick-in-the-mud easy even self-centered warm nonvocal struck dumb on the lookout with eyes peeled of the old school levelheaded soundless saying nothing not saying boo unable to get a word out stony-eyed unexcessive bereft of speech not given to excesses unextreme unnatural forced costive sullen frustrated deliberate tamed restricted limited brusque vestal unsullied undefiled contrived laboured artificial girlish doubtful socially inhibited camera-shy arch flirtatious retreated aseptic kind punctilious sequestered genuine natural hung up immaculate intact self-doubting uncertain stodgy ungainly docile alienated ashamed ingenuous ordinary artless unambitious apologetic respectful indrawn low-pitched low muffled hushful low-keyed simpering outside dubious blenching flinching unpoised low-key unaggressive fierce discouraging hermitlike contemplative self-interested pensive self-absorbed unnoticeable low-profile labored not forward monastic cowering weak-kneed trembling quaking cool-headed hard-headed not forthcoming complacent perfunctory unimposing ruminative meditative reflective inner-directed unagitated uninquiring zipped one's lips have tight chops lacking courage easily frightened unimpressionable unfazed inscrutable secluse hermetic hardhearted bureaucratic inhuman keeping a low profile stony-hearted disinclined loath hesitating wavering indisposed ladylike respectable unprejudiced uncommitted unbiased cryptic wise strategic obdurate inexpressive listless coldhearted marble uncompassionate blah unwilling to mix with other people sceptical self-deprecating free from vanity hiding one's light under a bushel wouldn't say boo to a goose innocent pokerfaced wimpish mousey yellow gutless tremulous chicken fainthearted scary fearsome yellow-bellied sissy trepidatious featureless colorless soulless gray colourless grey equal uncolored depersonalised faceless candid depersonalized nondiscriminatory anonymous monolithic resigned undercover backstairs covert sly furtive feline mysterious intelligent judgmatical judgmatic discerning stable tolerant regular silentious unheard unimpressible insusceptible goody-goody old-maidish buttoning up clamming up hidden mum's the word tight chops zipping one's lips buttoning one's lip malevolent shut away shocked sagacious softly-softly kid-glove delicate lenient abstinent peaceable straight-faced indurated inexcitable averse astounded under wraps inobtrusive nonaggressive corked up in charge chilled on a leash in control of yourself closed up in private in chambers in privacy pessimistic inhumane earnest aghast dazed thunderstruck amazed awake civil worldly-wise faint cowardly shuddering recreant poor-spirited frightened scared considered not excessive compromising lonely alone strictly business cold turkey dependable settled reliable in the background in the dark sober-minded benign even-tempered sobersided gobsmacked flabbergasted selfish sarcastic hating egoistic sardonic egotistical misanthropical companionless shell-shocked along for the ride going with the flow rolling with the punches on lookout having foresight not rash dumbstricken obmutescent playing your cards close to your chest mature anxious troubled friendless skeptical unaccompanied knocked for six cool as cucumber astonished aphonic hit for six like a clam poised responsible sound carefree secure restless tense discomposed edgy unsettled unperturbed blithe lonesome good full of common sense well balanced calculable serious-minded unswerving having both feet on the ground medium comfortable checked regulated constant curbed relaxed perturbed unrelaxed bothered nervy jittery antsy mindful provident aware special one-off sole unique singular one only unworried deadly musty conformist suspecting scrupulous shrewd forethoughtful unquiet discomforted disquieted discomfited devil-may-care happy-go-lucky humourless fusty by itself unanxious old-fogeyish keeping a weather eye on all ears walking on egg shells thinking twice keeping on one's toes handling with kid gloves on your guard belt-and-braces watching one's step watching out walking on eggs on your toes taking it slow playing safe hedging one's bets on the qui vive on guard on the watch with one's eyes peeled genteel narrow magisterial fetid straitlaced important self-important hot bloated humorless puffy foetid Victorian smug smoky smelly careless lighthearted slaphappy gay lightsome oblivious debonair doubting unattended forsaken sui generis out-of-the-way particular deserted lacking social skills by oneself on edge stag separate lorn on its own verecund blushful recoiling nonplussed unbothered not bothered forgetful feckless inattentive lackadaisical blind supine deaf without a care in the world at ease not giving a toss heedless undisturbed negligent undaunted easily embarrassed non-committal as dry as dust vague overcareful canny overcautious

lukewarm indifferent apathetic unenthusiastic uninterested unconcerned impassive perfunctory lackadaisical unresponsive offhand unmoved phlegmatic passionless emotionless subdued cool uneager cold unexcited Laodicean dispassionate halfhearted tepid unenthused laodicean limp chilly indecisive irresolute uncertain uncommitted undecided unresolved half-hearted laid-back non-committal wishy-washy listless spiritless passive languid detached bored uncaring casual disinterested lacklustre cursory feeble nonchalant neutral lifeless lackluster blasé insouciant unimpressed pococurante insensible lethargic desultory tame unemotional careless relaxed indolent unfeeling lazy torpid incurious heedless sluggish easygoing superficial reluctant remote uninvolved inert idle laid back unwilling weak carefree abstracted lax bloodless shiftless inattentive supine languishing slothful flat energyless moony dull complacent uncurious slack blah restrained calm unconvincing unlively weakly lame weary faint unelectrified meager paltry glutted distant jaded regardless impervious world-weary meagre damp token clinical unenergetic lymphatic vigourless vacant unanimated cloyed passing withdrawn negative mopish effete not enthusiastic bland vapid vague absent leaden dormant just watching the clock not giving a damn breezy insensitive slow unkind coldhearted anaesthetic anesthetic airy flippant cavalier blithe informal stoical stoic out of it lacking energy loose undemonstrative unambitious impassible affectless stolid numb cold-blooded unmotivated easy-going devil-may-care free and easy draggy droopy dispirited callous untouched wimpy languorous enervated what the hell could care less don't give a damn couldn't care less aloof leisurely dreamy aimless slap-happy sentimental romantic faineant laissez-faire slapdash daydreaming fainéant unmoved by indifferent about apathetic about uninvolved in incurious about uninterested in easy going spring fever uninvolved with bored by unmindful of dispassionate about heedless of deaf to inactive negligent easy heavy tardy laggard dilatory sleepy slow-moving remiss irresponsible drowsy slipshod neglectful comatose tired dopey sloppy lagging unheeding improvident unhurried disregardful derelict otiose reckless snoozy incautious procrastinating good-for-nothing feckless plodding dawdling creeping loafing slow-going measured crawling stagnant snaillike deliberate ponderous delinquent unmindful debilitated nebbish sleepyhead unthinking dallying flagging workshy delaying somnolent moderate loitering untrustworthy tortoiselike postponing fatigued do-nothing blahs pining happy-go-lucky slumberous slow-paced infirm work-shy blithely unconcerned without care insipid thoughtless forgetful untroubled exhausted bone idle gradual uncircumspect undependable unobservant unaccountable unreliable quiescent unworried slovenly having spring fever slow-footed sickly inefficient without energy incompetent gentle comfortable hasty sedate hebetudinous neglecting unrushed undemanding steady uninspiring dragging snail-paced dillydallying pokey poking poky effortless vigorless wooden spineless behindhand uninspired submissive characterless spent motionless narcotic lighthearted slaphappy gay lightsome debonair neb sedentary still being lazy inconsiderate taking your time lacking in energy sleeping stupefied sluggardly laboured tortoise-like yielding unstudied artless lacking vitality soporous soporose leaden-footed snail-like light disimpassioned acquiescent servile pliant docile laggy lollygagging late stretchy unmoving barratrous simple benumbed unceremonious labored imperceptible light-hearted burned out unproductive somnific haphazard stupid stuporous static paralyzed sodden latent paralysed blameworthy culpable defaultant inconsistent oscitant reprehensible woolgathering take-it-or-leave-it couldn't-care-less sketchy shoddy quiet peaceful unoccupied unthorough unthoughtful untidy unsystematic unmeticulous optimistic content carefree and untroubled free-minded cheerful living the life of Riley hurried mechanical fleeting brief summary quick lumpish inept drony resting at fault procrastinative unenterprising dismissive rapid disorganized disorderly asleep at switch asleep on job any which way any old way worthless disorganised unprofessional permissive restful foolhardy unperturbed rash daredevil asleep at the wheel deceitful unindustrious dubious dishonest suspicious directionless devious unruffled precipitous overhasty precipitate phoning it in walking through it serene asleep on the job lingering impulsive impetuous imprudent over-venturesome headlong hot-headed over-adventurous harum-scarum wild going through the motions audacious death-or-glory madcap unwise hare-brained meek colourless unanxious hell-for-leather kamikaze swaggering melancholic dejected unimpassioned dry melancholy despondent depressed mopy desiccated low anaemic unsympathetic oblivious tearaway temerarious blue down cowardly disconsolate gutless inanimate pathetic broken boring downhearted sad drippy downcast delayed slackened unhasty relaxing free nonplussed unflappable colorless anemic reserved deaf unbothered not bothered without a care in the world at ease hardened hard-hearted not giving a toss self-centered undisturbed blind stony cool, calm and collected undaunted self-centred drained wearied worn down in the mouth down in the dumps flat tire cast down lacking in vitality pooped knackered beat dead aweary bushed prostrate done loggy logy beaten bleary weakened wiped out played out burned-out washed-out worn out tuckered out burnt-out worn-out all in tapped out