Opposite of having or showing skill in achieving one's ends, especially by deceit
Opposite of reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion
Opposite of reluctant to proceed due to doubts or uncertainty
Opposite of showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters, sometimes with guile
“He beat me down on the price. He got a bargain from a naive schoolboy and I still resent him now for that.”
Opposite of marked by doubts or suspicions
Opposite of watchful, especially for danger or disorder
Opposite of not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things
Opposite of reluctant to proceed due to doubts or uncertainty
“I am certain that my parents, who stayed together for more than 40 years until my father died, never strayed from the marriage bed.”
Opposite of ambiguous in nature, typically as an avoidance tactic
“In taking responsibility to help others, always be honest and frank about your limitations and abilities.”
Opposite of reluctant to proceed due to doubts or uncertainty
“I always tried to set an informal atmosphere so people would be more inclined to speak up.”
Opposite of hesitant or offering some resistance
“David smiled reassuringly, and in a show of sportsmanship, offered his hand for a warm, willing handshake.”
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