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hesitant

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of hesitant

slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty

he was hesitant about committing himself to the oversight of the project, which he knew would be long and difficult

Synonyms of hesitant

cagey (also cagy), disinclined, dubious, indisposed, loath (also loth), reluctant, reticent

Words Related to hesitant

uneager, unenthusiastic

averse, unwilling

ambivalent, conflicted, doubtful, faltering, halting, indecisive, infirm, irresolute, questioning, skeptical, uncertain, undecided, unsure, vacillating, wobbly (also wabbly)

fainthearted, shy, timid

Near Antonyms of hesitant

eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen

certain, decided, determined, resolute, sure, unquestioning

Antonyms of hesitant

disposed, inclined

Synonym Discussion of hesitant

disinclined, hesitant, reluctant, loath, averse mean lacking the will or desire to do something indicated. disinclined implies lack of taste for or inclination.

- disinclined to move again
- disinclined for reading

hesitant implies a holding back especially through fear or uncertainty.

- hesitant about asking for a date

reluctant implies a holding back through unwillingness.

- a reluctant witness

loath implies hesitancy because of conflict with one's opinions, predilections, or liking.

- seems loath to trust anyone

averse implies a holding back from or avoiding because of distaste or repugnance.

- averse to hard work
- not averse to an occasional drink

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