✅ Nervously refers to doing something in a way that suggests you feel uneasy and apprehensive (She paced nervously before she went on stage).

✅ Anxiously refers to doing something in a way that suggests you are particularly worried or concerned, especially due to a fear of misfortune (He fiddled anxiously while waiting for the doctor).

✅ Anxiously suggests a more intense level of worry or uneasiness than nervously (They anxiously waited for the judge's decision).

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✅ Indecision refers to an inability to decide (Her indecision led her to flip a coin instead of choosing for herself).

✅ Irresolution refers to a lack of decision, purpose, or resolution (The government’s irresolution was frustrating).

✅ Indecision and irresolution both refer to not being able to make a decision when a decision is needed.

✅ Indecision refers to a simple inability to decide, while irresolution refers to lacking purpose and direction regarding something, and therefore not being able to make a decision. Irresolution is a pretty uncommon word.

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✅ Eloquent describes having a fluid, effective style of speech and being able to accurately and appropriately express thoughts, ideas, and concepts (They gave an eloquent presentation).

✅ Articulate describes using language easily and well and being able to express thoughts, ideas, and concepts in a clear way (He’s a very articulate person when he wants to be).

✅ Eloquent and articulate both describe using language in a fluid way.

✅ However, while articulate emphasizes clarity, eloquent emphasizes speaking in a forceful and appropriate way (She was an eloquent speaker, and many people fell under her spell).

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