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hesitant

[hez-i-tuhnt] / ˈhɛz ɪ tənt /
ADJECTIVE
uncertain, waiting
Synonyms
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afraid averse doubtful halting indecisive loath reluctant shy skeptical slow tentative timid unsure unwilling
WEAK
backward dawdling delaying diffident disinclined doubting faltering half-hearted hanging back hesitating irresolute lacking confidence lazy uneager unpredictable vacillating wavering
Antonyms
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believing bold brave certain confident decisive definite eager extroverted fearless ready sure willing
WEAK
resolute unhesitant unwavering

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