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What is the opposite of audacious?

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Opposite of showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
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Opposite of showing an impudent lack of respect
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Opposite of cheeky, impudent or saucy in nature, character or behavior
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Opposite of willing, or inclined, to take chances or risks
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Opposite of impolite or bad-mannered
“Michael was a very polite man who would often consider the feelings of others before making a decision.”
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Opposite of having a reckless attitude or manner
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Opposite of blatantly obvious or conspicuous
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Opposite of ambitious or difficult to achieve
“Tom has set himself the achievable goal of earning a black belt in karate within five years.”
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Opposite of not restrained, restricted or controlled
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Opposite of having or showing boldness, ambition and initiative in achieving a goal
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Opposite of determined and assertive in nature
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(covert) Opposite of conspicuously or obviously bad, wrong or offensive
“He planned an operation requiring covert surveillance to arrest several suspects.”
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(minor) Opposite of conspicuously or obviously bad, wrong or offensive
“No monk was infallible and it was recognized that everyone would at some point commit a minor transgression.”
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Opposite of enterprising and progressive, showing leadership in one's domain
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Opposite of full of resolve and determination
“I come to that conclusion based upon the spiritless performance City put up against Pompey last Saturday.”
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Opposite of inclined to behave in a reckless or outrageous manner
“Even in the face of adversity, she was calm and taught them the meaning of indomitable courage and optimism.”
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