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Reluctant to draw? (8)

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backward

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'reluctant' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for backward that I've seen before include "not at all apt" , "Retiring" , "Directed to the rear" , "Diffident, making poor progress" , "Retrograde" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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