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forbearing stoical accommodating calm resigned tolerant composed understanding long-suffering stoic uncomplaining considerate indulgent unflappable cool enduring even-tempered forgiving imperturbable quiet serene unexcitable easygoing easy-going kind lenient mild persevering persistent philosophical accepting equanimous gentle inexcitable longanimous mild-tempered passive restrained self-possessed submissive tranquil unruffled untiring easy fortitudinous good-natured impassive philosophic self-controlled self-restrained with the patience of Job merciful clement charitable phlegmatic humane compliant unemotional acquiescent dispassionate fatalistic wise stolid indifferent moderate meek deferential docile selfless soft-shell thoughtful humanitarian compassionate living with being big going easy with going easy on magnanimous collected soft-hearted gracious pitying placid detached sober pardoning placable sparing sympathetic unperturbed rational equable logical realistic nonplussed practical sedate moral profound temperate enlightened deep deep-thinking learned ethical willing to forgive cool, calm and collected controlled poised level-headed cool-headed self-confident self-assured undisturbed together untroubled relaxed unagitated unflustered unbothered unmoved coolheaded unworried recollected self-composed level possessed laid-back unfazed limpid peaceful smooth equal unshaken chilled casual unexcited nonchalant levelheaded as cool as a cucumber assured deliberate

persistent dedicated determined resolute tenacious dogged driven focussed focused persevering undaunted committed diligent indefatigable insistent pertinacious resolved spirited stalwart staunch steadfast tireless uncompromising assiduous bullheaded firm hard-nosed headstrong immovable obstinate pigheaded relentless steely stubborn unrelenting unshakable untiring valiant gritty mettlesome obdurate perseverant purposeful single-minded steady unbending undeviating unfailing unfaltering unflagging unflappable unflinching unshakeable unshaken unwavering unyielding dead set full of determination hanging tough never-tiring self-willed strong-minded strong-willed unswerving unremitting importunate sedulous inexorable indomitable intransigent bound and determined vigorous industrious energetic enthusiastic unwearied forceful adamant dynamic stout strong inexhaustible weariless implacable devoted persisting bound enduring stiff-necked stop at nothing attentive fixed sticky grim incessant Herculean zealous constant keen unstoppable perseverative intent intense in for long haul like bad penny unceasing laborious unappeasable sure inflexible perky go-go unstinted continuing undeterred fireball continued plugging hyper jumping plodding grind cohesive never give up tough nut stout-hearted emphatic coherent solid tough rock-ribbed pressing urgent demanding sturdy spunky set mulish true possessive unforgetful eager beaver meaning business assertive exigent decided peremptory pushful pushy active reiterative resounding imperious dire imperative monotonous continuous clamant crying burning strenuous unwearying painstaking remorseless unsinkable ironclad hell-bent dead set on nose to grindstone rigid bold earnest hard wilful hardened opinionated willful perverse intractable hardheaded adamantine courageous gutsy brave plucky indurate ossified inconvincible self-opinionated pat hardy refractory iron-willed intrepid bull-headed daring recalcitrant unhesitating fearless stiff eager settled bloody-minded heroic unmalleable aggressive decisive ardent feisty gallant unbendable contumacious lionhearted ambitious avid serious manful unpersuadable bent uncooperative game bent on balky iron cantankerous hard-line valorous rugged fierce robust lasting fanatical contrary enterprising cussed motivated purposive ruthless rigorous audacious unreasonable confident bent upon stouthearted stable hearty stubborn as a mule ineradicable lusty dauntless self-assertive resilient obsessed unmanageable inveterate sound go-getting unchanging deep-rooted deep-seated adventurous unafraid ingrained incompliant perennial nervy unmovable resistant froward set on deliberate bulldog conscientious rooted incurable doughty durable abiding do-or-die lifelong hardline ballsy die-hard hard-driving strict self-starting cross-grained diehard domineering goal-oriented self-driven hell-bent on hell-bent upon bolshie substantial positive aspiring difficult toughened passionate unabating militant continual four-square permanent uncompliant long-lasting clamorous out heroical defiant ceaseless entreating cast-iron chronic fast hard-working lingering authoritative imperishable sustained unmitigated routine recurrent recurring inborn long-lived ever-present usual inbred set in one's ways exacting wrong-headed locked in pig-headed wholehearted protracted inured assured loyal thirsty inspired dogmatic unending hungry faithful desirous unswervable unshrinking ornery striving restive rebellious insubordinate gung ho immutable muscular hard and fast untoward self-confident venturous brassbound capable long-standing greathearted win-or-lose undauntable gutty unalterable harsh unfearful definite confirmed winner-take-all zero-sum habitual have-a-go lion-hearted heavy-duty devout as game as Ned Kelly deaf to reason busy powerful fiery unaccommodating acute awkward overbearing vehement stony studious compulsive true-blue dyed-in-the-wool ferocious unadaptable stringent obsessive all-or-nothing prolonged monomaniacal independent irrepressible unsparing meticulous high-pressure severe bustling narrow-minded stroppy brassy hard-wearing secure spartan heavy frightless dashing stern daredevil reliable operose hardworking full-blooded mean merciless seasoned categorical obstreperous mule contrarious sporting strapping progressive pioneering hale venturesome adventuresome locked established tight hard-bitten opinionative remaining unfearing athletic hard-core unqualified certain self-assured dominant never-failing can-do self-possessed single-minded about firm about prevailing unabated brick-wall not giving an inch able-bodied intent on stand pat self-asserting set in stone obsessive about self-seeking inflexible about insistent on get up and go power-hungry hang tough well-built fixated on fanatical about hard as nails determined to strongly made well-made power-loving high-reaching stupid repeated self-disciplined high-stake bravehearted restless unbudgeable firmly-based direct fervent radical long-drawn-out hardboiled buckled down stanch unretiring hellbent violent pleading overconfident straight trusty unfluctuating dour formidable unstinting impassioned sworn responsible tried fervid tried-and-true pious great commanding high-powered mullish beseeching begging bullish noncompliant unvacillating cruel dragging slow cocky impavid stiffened unblinking immoveable impassive imposing red-blooded vital pitiless persuasive self-motivated dangerous renitent high-spirited sagacious forward controlling stony-hearted unchangeable unimpressionable cool competitive non-compliant unquestioning unintimidated telelogical calculated immalleable unswayable bossy scrupulous systematic lively brisk unruly wayward whole-hearted unmoved unimpressible heady unbreakable unmodifiable quiescent unforgiving fire-eating cutthroat instant emergent critical compelling necessitous nagging alarming extreme grave on the go ball of fire impertinent hardhearted bullhead unrepentant uncompassionate convinced unemotional thrusting good wild peppery gingery determinate in earnest bloodthirsty collected composed temerarious hulking husky beefy inexpugnable perceptive take charge warlike gladiatorial brutal scrappy mean business disobedient uncontrollable ungovernable fractious poised thick-skinned explicit consistent going frisky sprightly mettled iron-fisted pounding mortal hard-headed orped difficult to keep down rolling with punches quick to recover quick to bounce back cold fish proof against persuasion through-and-through hard-and-fast consumed compelled drawn-out spun-out haunting dug in thick brawny thickset undisciplined disturbing solicitous annoying troublesome suppliant overeager harassing never-ending going all the way playing hard ball firm in spirit animated tough-minded resourceful sticking to one's guns set in concrete unquenchable bitter furious granite possessed intensely competitive in-your-face fiercely competitive having killer instinct cut-throat dog-eat-dog hang-tough go for broke hopeful tough nut to crack with one's feet dug in pass-fail with one's toes dug in high stakes rebel recusant like a ball of fire on the make desiring success careful invincible tall in the saddle on one's mettle intent upon committed to the idea of hell bent on be out for blood nose to the grindstone galvanized impelled keen as mustard two-fisted herolike death-or-glory self-reliant eternal induced fixated obsessional nonmoving perpetual mighty minding cool-headed everlasting insoluble thorny indocile unpliable problematic knotty unbudging out to fixed upon anxious to committed to intending to fixed on obsessed with resolved on impatient to resolved to decisive about determined on pushed steered guided impulsive besetting galvanised potent particular thorough punctilious nonmotile influential undying immortal heedful fit important immotile overly solicitous indestructible engaged indelible significant arrogant doctrinaire healthy forcible timeless employed irremovable dictatorial pontifical stark ageless swotty working slogging urged on ongoing immobile dateless dependable perduring impervious long-continued made to last diuturnal perdurable surviving authoritarian high-handed intolerant arbitrary ineffaceable reinforced sinewy big able indissoluble brash brazen unquestionable downright unchallengeable entrenched opinioned puissant standing well-founded in fine feather magisterial small-minded anchored unblenching nailed quiet hitched hooked situated unmoving attached stationary still located despotic fascistic high and mighty unequivocal bigoted formal prejudiced cocksure one-sided tyrannical egotistical dictative made fast devil-may-care inextirpable

submissive compliant yielding malleable acquiescent accommodating amenable tractable manageable unassertive non-resisting passive obedient biddable dutiful duteous docile ductile pliant meek timid mild resigned forbearing subdued humble self-effacing spiritless deferential obsequious servile slavish self-abasing spineless groveling grovelling lamblike supine bootlicking subservient resistless longanimous abject bowing down comformable complying domesticated giving-in ingratiating nonresistant nonresisting obeisant obeying pliable tame uncomplaining unresisting agreeable amiable conformable fawning kowtowing law-abiding lowly menial obliging placable soft subordinate surrendering controllable disciplinable governable handleable teachable trainable under one's thumb under the thumb long-suffering tolerant quiet gentle non-resistant tolerating unresistant peaceable quiescent enduring stoical unprotesting fatalistic reconciled philosophical complaisant cordial accepting satisfied adapted well-disposed stoic calm genial willing relinquishing phlegmatic adjusted renouncing accommodated ready nonviolent receptive lifeless non-violent modest non-aggressive unassuming peaceful unreceptive asleep disinterested latent stolid flat motionless cool poker-faced static bearing moony laid-back reflexive flaccid sleepy idle unflappable unpretentious hands off demure shy walking through it going through motions retiring reverent down-to-earth diffident unobtrusive unambitious wishy-washy nothing orderly pabulum Milquetoast serene zero plain cowed lenient fearful cooperative persuadable persuasible easy sycophantic adaptable flexible manipulable milky easily handled game cowering cringing downtrodden subject conformist consentient assentient accordant under control consenting trusting gullible workable impressionable suggestible easily swayed assenting acceding truckling agreeing conforming approving inferior snivelling toadying convincible dancing sniveling ignoble mean acquiescing suasible assentive susceptive respectful easygoing mellow reverential easily persuaded docious usable childlike complacent at one's mercy in one's pocket in one's power in one's clutches a slave to polite sheepish supplicatory easily influenced well-behaved Uriah Heepish timorous hesitant tentative apprehensive weak-kneed easily manipulated at beck and call mim self-conscious dominated browbeaten subjugated bullied oppressed intimidated repressed nagged constrained uxorious henpecked led by the nose ground down tied to someone's apron strings subjected to nagging wife-ridden under someone's heel treated like dirt without a mind of one's own in fear of one's partner

helpful obliging friendly pleasant kind accommodating considerate thoughtful supportive cooperative sympathetic caring compassionate chivalrous kindly polite respectful selfless unselfish warmhearted tender hospitable complaisant mindful solicitous tactful understanding neighborly neighbourly charitable benevolent beneficent eager to help eager to please generous humane mild gracious lenient merciful indulgent tolerant gentle magnanimous tender-hearted benignant soft-hearted kind-hearted benign warm good-natured good-hearted warm-hearted altruistic kindhearted tenderhearted softhearted amiable mellow loving clement feeling liberal decent soft humanitarian sweet forbearing pitying easygoing good amicable concerned forgiving responsive fatherly sensitive affectionate agreeable motherly nice genial cordial affable easy-going cheerful big-hearted goodhearted large-hearted bighearted well-disposed good-tempered good-humoured good-humored empathetic comforting giving well meaning attentive philanthropical philanthropic permissive empathic maternal fatherlike lovable big congenial great-hearted sparing approachable likeable bleeding-heart delightful engaging likable sociable sweet-tempered heart in right place all heart even-tempered doting courteous loving and giving receptive fond open-hearted accepting personable wholesome eleemosynary angelic unstinting soft touch benefic brotherly calm greathearted propitious unoffensive open-handed dutiful lavish princely bounteous public-spirited regardful well intentioned bountiful gallant openhanded openhearted pleasing munificent noble freehanded well-mannered deferential appreciative touchy-feely lovely acquiescent moderate easy happy breezy compliant commiserating perceptive sympathising human sympathizing reassuring comprehending condoling marshmallow softie prepossessing winsome unpresumptuous charming unassuming mushy simpatico reasonable sweet-natured companionable barley-sugar as nice as pie winning appealing taking mild-mannered enchanting captivating harmless well disposed willing to please favourably disposed pardoning bleeding heart ruthful pitiful condoning civil amenable open self-sacrificing social extroverted self-denying self-effacing convivial devoted denying self-forgetting disinterested incorruptible self-forgetful free ungrudging welcoming willing jovial comradely accessible chummy honourable honest righteous honorable just easy to get along with unsparing outgoing conversable favorable ethical freehearted bonhomous moral almsgiving fulsome buddy-buddy harmonious virtuous respectable upright gregarious favourable high-minded upstanding peaceful matey uplifting easy to get on with accommodative adaptable pliable sensible well-meaning peaceable game civilized like-minded intimate tractable biddable persuadable Christian worthy available informal heroic do-good civilised mannerly free-handed communicative conscientious unstuffy extrovert principled lofty extraverted right socially concerned open-minded right-minded collegial well mannered clean-living generous to a fault palsy palsy-walsy fair hail-fellow-well-met squeaky clean hail-fellow hearty encouraging observant heedful guestfriendly nonmalignant diplomatic thoughty nonthreatening commiserative well-bred very kind reverential bubbly unprejudiced non-malignant responsible broad-minded sentimental patriotic contributing donating prosocial elevated moralistic high lordly valiant goodish great avuncular protective nurturing inspiring inspiriting confident excellent loose soft-touch welfare nonprofit humble swell ingratiating wonderful modest conciliatory loyal amusing confiding close faithful hilarious jocose attached entertaining kindred vibrant funny happy-go-lucky compatible amical comical jocular on good terms not-for-profit non-profit non-profit-making stimulating boosting gratifying paternal public- spirited doing good works good company cheering soothing fulfilling pliant clubbable onside persuasible suasible buddy buddy familiar cozy clubby couthy pally clubable communal fraternal company-loving backslapping tight cosy uninhibited useful forthcoming trustworthy incorrupt dependable handy glad to be of assistance long-suffering user friendly on tap on deck willing to help straight true innocent pure clean inclined disposed ready prepared stand-up edifying pleased consenting glad eager enthusiastic all right on the up and up well-brought-up cheery non-erotic non-violent improving chaste content keen urbane unreserved set predisposed prone correct exemplary proper chirpy desirous squeaky-clean apple-pie simple nothing loath so minded so-minded in favor zealous in the mood one in accord with in favour of a mind fain minded all there hale and hearty invigorating ruddy sane in fine feather practical together fresh-faced envigorating hygienic commonsensical sanitary normal open-faced clean-cut in the pink safe blooming perky temperate

relaxed calm casual easygoing nonchalant collected composed mellow amenable chilled poised complaisant mild insouciant tolerant unperturbed untroubled assured balmy carefree civil confident coolheaded equable halcyon idyllic lackadaisical levelheaded pacific peaceful placid reposeful restful serene stolid tranquil unaffected unagitated unbothered unconcerned undisturbed unfazed unflustered unhurried unmoved unruffled unshakable unshaken unworried cool-headed easy-going even-tempered happy-go-lucky laid-back level-headed mild-mannered self-assured self-composed self-controlled self-possessed stress-free cool as a cucumber cool, calm and collected imperturbable easy unflappable unexcitable together undemanding cool steady sedate gentle liberal indulgent lenient permissive lazy free and easy comfortable impassive complacent equanimous unemotional centered level at peace at ease dispassionate centred moderate stable flexible well balanced blithe in control unexcited neutral detached unimpassioned passionless breezy low-pressure affable devil-may-care broad-minded considerate amiable easy-peasy forbearing leisurely understanding cordial agreeable open-minded good-natured good-humoured good-humored pleasant generous relaxing measured slow leisured unrushed unhasty deliberate indolent uncritical hang-loose offhand outgiving informal uninhibited loitering effortless lax plodding dawdling controlled stilly still quiet hushed recollected possessed lown limpid smooth equal brave daring fearless self-confident nonplussed lingering fair pellucid reconciled satisfied quiescent stoical phlegmatic content resting peaceable plucky gutsy courageous meek unafraid docile slow and steady unassuming as cool as a cucumber intrepid nerveless subdued tame forbearant easy-oasy careless indifferent friendly happy genial sober upbeat temperate blasé natural unanxious laid back apathetic sunny uninterested circumspect grounded heedless understated low-key good-tempered discreet sociable cheerful soothing contented airy congenial without a care in the world undismayed open gay jaunty reasonable sensible downbeat commonsensical sympathetic pococurante inconspicuous muted loose disimpassioned incurious flippant secure unostentatious outgoing jolly subtle gregarious gracious jovial polite realistic assertive sane pragmatic buoyant unconstrained mature rational practical cheery sound dependable judicious balanced prudent businesslike regardless wise clearheaded debonair light-hearted sanguine urbane uncaring obliging reliable played down toned down sleepy lighthearted cozy simple disinterested cursory sure of oneself full of common sense cool as cucumber unforced positive merry humble unceremonious distant warm lively retired spontaneous restrained uninterrupted unbroken benign lukewarm bright vivacious convivial pleasing unreserved unpretentious unstirred down-to-earth sprightly cosy free from disturbance free from interference approachable unstudied spirited lightsome certain free from interruption languid joyful sure blithesome slack trouble-free slaphappy inattentive joyous clubby glad free thoughtless unserious hospitable staid calmed effervescent audacious accessible bold self-reliant welcoming self-asserting amicable insensible uncurious dauntless unobtrusive unhesitating windless cavalier frivolous light forgetful repressed communicative negligent gung ho filled with aplomb keeping your cool easeful well-disposed conversable well-balanced sure of yourself well adjusted well-adjusted in a relaxed manner enlightened unburdened unstressed taking your time no-nonsense calming even-keeled philosophical hard-headed straight humoring even unflurried deliberative farsighted arcadian tranquillizing great-hearted euthymic unperturbable bored weary stabile orderly systematic unfluctuating methodical elevated stoic soporific inactive motionless diplomatic familiar sombre somber cushy lacking concern perfunctory glutted jaded with one's feet on the ground artless all there unnoticeable humouring tranquilizing boon footloose nonformal cocksure doubtless pushy implicit brazen clear superficial careful cautious gratified pleased impervious world-weary calm and collected thick-skinned untouched immovable smug self-satisfied receptive available serious soothed suppressed quieted overconfident forgiving fulfilled Zen tractable comfy downhome rosy high free from worry free from care footloose and fancy-free cloyed kindly stormless transparent unoppressive unburdensome delighted thankful assuaged blissful tickled chuffed puffed up pumped up hard as nails stiff upper lip roll with punches unstuffy benevolent nice brash pastoral harmonious prelapsarian heavenly bucolic empathetic keeping a stiff upper lip not turn a hair keeping one's shirt on have one's act together invisible unshowy smart free as the wind free as a bird well disposed easy to get along with easy to get on with non-hostile door's always open unprejudiced courteous appeased tickled pink pleased as punch clement gleeful likeable unstructured uncommitted nonjudgmental sparkling jocund paradisiacal sunshiny charming personable kind impetuous reckless prankish animated bland unremarkable soft-pedaled tasteful frolicsome playful funny neglectful free-wheeling free-spirited summerish summerlike hot unclouded cloudless summery jocular comradely clubbable neighbourly remiss humorous optimistic unglamorous modest soft aestival estival dry comforting sedative disregardful sparky brisk matey sweet pally decent chummy fancy-free off the hook facetious out of sight in the background unspectacular minimalist unflashy frisky derelict buddy-buddy jokey with both feet on the ground good softened unfussy conservative muffled unmindful chirpy easy-breezy ventilated callous unsympathetic aloof oblivious settled neighborly likable live-and-let-live chilled out expansive resilient modulated self-sufficient delinquent irresponsible slapdash slipshod sloppy volatile uninvolved feelgood high-spirited can-do unthinking spicy peppy racy supine reserved deaf not bothered hardened hard-hearted self-centered insensitive feckless blind cold stony undaunted self-centred surefooted sure-footed low-profile toned-down without a cloud in the sky believing in oneself self-assertive bright-eyed and bushy-tailed oscitant self-respecting played-down soft-sell low-keyed self-effacing asleep at switch neglecting unheedful slovenly behindhand full of beans failing to take proper care not giving a toss full of the joys of spring

tolerant broad-minded forbearing long-suffering open-minded catholic sympathetic understanding charitable indulgent lenient unprejudiced lax magnanimous permissive easy-going fair liberal soft unbigoted complaisant unbiased kind-hearted stoic stoical uncomplaining easy-oasy latitudinarian accepting advanced benevolent big broad clement condoning easygoing excusing forgiving humane kindhearted merciful progressive radical receptive sophisticated wide free and easy easy on easy with open liberal-minded flexible unconventional libertarian unorthodox reasonable enlightened free dispassionate impartial undogmatic high-minded left loose general receiving reformist rational intelligent avant-garde interested humanistic humanitarian liberalistic freethinking unshockable cosmopolitan nontraditional nonconventional nonorthodox responsive just free-thinking nonjudgmental forward-thinking free thinking objective neutral disinterested detached balanced unprescriptive acceptive acceptant perceptive observant even-handed non-partisan non-discriminatory fair-minded anti-discrimination prejudice-free non-judgemental non-aligned

sensitive perceptive sympathetic thoughtful feeling understanding receptive tactful comforting commiserating commiserative compassionate condoling considerate consoling empathetic empathic supportive sympathising sympathizing tender tenderhearted tender-hearted warm attentive aware careful intuitive caring cognizant concerned conscious diplomatic discerning kind impressionable reactive responsive sensitised sensitized emotionable impressible insightful kindly knowing perceiving unselfish finely tuned supersensitive touchy feely tuned in turned on to benevolent humane gentle softhearted soft affectionate warmhearted kindhearted charitable pitying beneficent warm-hearted benignant loving kind-hearted good-hearted merciful soft-hearted generous helpful indulgent solicitous good-natured altruistic big-hearted all heart mild gracious tolerant lenient doting sweet encouraging sentimental maternal benign forgiving philanthropic goodhearted large-hearted soothing reassuring bleeding-heart giving selfless motherly fatherly fatherlike humanitarian friendly great-hearted open-hearted forbearing genial clement moved emotional obliging magnanimous human approachable bighearted consolatory uplifting inspiring nurturing inspiriting sorry philanthropical piteous protective fond appreciative boosting gratifying stimulating touchy-feely cheering cheerful fulfilling mushy nice amiable amicable having heart in right place bleeding heart comprehending open-minded well-disposed accommodating full of pity condolatory alert accepting interested observing fiery high-strung sensible demonstrative fragile passionate socially conscious affirmative appreciating vicarious good paternal enthusiastic civilized approving positive gladdening heartening calming heartwarming decent accessible righteous liberal neighborly neighbourly pleasing broad-minded civilised ruthful sparing touched welcome old softie well disposed do-good well meaning loving and giving well-intentioned stirred hospitable agreeable pleasant lovable personable impressed congenial affable lovely cordial likeable mellow melted stimulated affected influenced conciliatory easygoing prepossessing winsome delightful unpresumptuous charming unassuming engaging simpatico reasonable sweet-natured companionable barley-sugar as nice as pie likable sociable winning appealing taking mild-mannered enchanting good-tempered captivating good-humoured sweet-tempered good-humored even-tempered harmless deeply moved devoted maternalistic welcoming brotherly parental amorous mother parent guiding courteous soft-centred wholesome respectful noble adoring patriarchal watchful sheltering matriarchal paternalistic sisterly polite big well intentioned gallant munificent well-mannered deferential amatory soft touch chivalrous greathearted propitious dutiful princely bounteous regardful lovey-dovey unstinting open-handed lavish bountiful heart in right place openhearted freehanded eleemosynary angelic cooperative benefic calm unoffensive public-spirited openhanded hearty comradely heartfelt cheery sincere earnest happy wholehearted genuine inviting eager palsy convivial matey deep chummy palsy-walsy bonhomous buddy-buddy

softly-softly cautious circumspect calm careful discreet gentle gradual guarded prudent tentative wary belt-and-braces cagey chary diplomatic judicious mindful restrained tactful vigilant considerate heedful politic thoughtful calculating alert attentive watchful observant discriminating discerning sagacious conservative safe gingerly delicate kid-glove wise sensible reasonable intelligent reserved strategic moderate sensitive precautious judgmatic judgmatical civil controlled noncommittal worldly-wise awake not rash having foresight on lookout temperate guileful tactical artful shrewd courteous polite sympathetic gracious perceptive wily respectful subtle astute foresighted canny scrupulous deliberate sage playing your cards close to your chest punctilious leery suspicious provident apprehensive practical hesitant rational logical sound frugal considered on guard pragmatic levelheaded thrifty commonsensical expedient mistrustful distrustful reasoned dubious fastidious sceptical sparing farsighted economical doubtful perspicacious level-headed timid mean measured aware skeptical sane methodical saving parsimonious unwasteful reluctant reticent uneasy well-advised balanced on the lookout shy advisable informed realistic thorough sly sharp smart questioning unsure enlightened forethoughtful savvy doubting forehanded stingy miserly sapient penny-pinching common-sense tight well advised clear-sighted unenterprising non-committal objective on the qui vive unadventurous crafty cunning meticulous forearmed disbelieving acute scrimping cynical clever intellectual lucid unbelieving incredulous conscientious unhurried cogent particular uptight finicky mature knowing slippery foxy slick nervous close spare skimping insightful desirable pawky lacking confidence lacking trust cost-effective efficient just seemly on the alert accurate uncertain concerned argute money-saving time-saving work-saving skilful regardful lacking faith clear-eyed on the rims prudential penny-wise avaricious penurious meager curmudgeonly closefisted well-grounded skillful healthy suspecting well judged sober solid heads-up with reservations quick-witted long-headed thinking twice watching out well thought-out well thought out meagre walking on eggs watching one's step with eyes peeled handling with kid gloves keeping on one's toes well-judged playing safe on the watch on your toes conscious normal squeamish dainty secretive protective mistrusting evasive elusive tight-lipped Machiavellian designing manipulative devious scheming vague unrevealing deep economizing equipped paying attention taking notice overcautious overcareful untrusting worried anxious skittish cognitive equivocal well-prepared responsible appropriate abstemious far-seeing contriving disingenuous conniving unscrupulous careful with money economising beneficial apt advantageous profitable recommended prepared calculated timorous traditional unexciting conventional unimaginative premeditating slim gainful worthwhile advised hinky unconvinced undecided negativistic show-me distrusting trustless unsettled ambivalent straight stay-at-home uncreative boring strait-laced narrow-minded square stuffy limited studied keeping a weather eye on all ears walking on egg shells hedging your bets taking it slow fitting jealous fearful sharp-witted stick-in-the-mud weighed well a good idea been hit before commonsense penetrating justified reliable wide-awake solicitous loath firm obliging hardheaded suss hard-boiled whip-smart sussed heady averse afraid disinclined thought-out have reservations have misgivings wide awake unselfish analytical satisfying dinkum iffy dexterous dextrous able adroit ingenious nimble-witted hep streetwise quick smooth satisfactory commonsensible well-thought-out accommodating decent estimable Scotch inhibited constrained cooperative good on the ball street-smart with it street smart valid grounded as sharp as a tack having fancy footwork genuine painstaking down-to-earth well balanced understanding forbearing complaisant well grounded well-founded well reasoned like a sport assiduous fussy precise orderly rigorous sedulous diligent exhaustive industrious strict faithful dedicated intensive full exact laborious searching elaborate thoroughgoing religious exacting prim percipient selfdisciplined correct loving strenuous picky pernickety persnickety nice perfectionist in-depth efficacious by the numbers by the book going to great lengths profound seasonable sophisticated judicial keen

unhurried slow unhasty unrushed crawling creeping dallying dawdling dilatory dillydallying dragging laggard lagging languid sluggish snaillike tardy gradual lingering loitering painstaking pokey poking poky slow and steady snail-like snail-paced slow-going slow-moving slow-paced leisurely lazy easy relaxed deliberate measured leaden lackadaisical languorous laid-back steady plodding sedate torpid listless comfortable lethargic gentle inert apathetic undemanding supine restful inactive heavy casual phlegmatic dull indifferent indolent idle slothful easy-going dreamy ponderous comatose dopey lax spiritless enervated limp relaxing languishing impassive uninterested late weary sleepy unenthusiastic blah unconcerned energyless flagging snoozy nebbish blahs pining moony sleepyhead drowsy lymphatic leisured effortless slack sluggardly tortoise-like delaying delayed lollygagging behindhand procrastinating laboured passive remiss weak tired labored faint sickly infirm wimpy feeble somnolent stupid free moving slowly easygoing calm nonchalant chilled still even regular unexciting backward time-wasting unpunctual laborious lumbering cumbersome putting off tarrying slackened moratory problem neglectful negligent undeveloped dense underprivileged imbecile checked moronic behind arrested underdeveloped feeble-minded subnormal on hands and knees recreational stagnant shiftless motionless lifeless numb moderate unenergetic fatigued quiescent fainéant benumbed narcotic amusing frivolous entertaining slithering shuffling quailing inching sneaking grovelling worming skulking writhing slinking wriggling squirming shambling groveling hobbling leaden-footed otiose pococurante Laodicean stuporous paralyzed hebetudinous slumberous static faineant sodden latent paralysed dormant laggy droopy lacking in energy laid back tortoiselike postponing imperceptible non-job related non-work related fun on all fours barely moving

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