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HESITANT Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word hesitant. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word hesitant. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for HESITANT

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ambivalent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow

apprehensive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick to understand

• mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

• in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

cautious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing careful forethought

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• avoiding excess

diffident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

adjective satellite

• showing modest reserve

doubtful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open to doubt or suspicion

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• unsettled in mind or opinion

faltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of pausing uncertainly

adjective satellite

• unsteady in speech or action

falteringly
adverbadv
adverb

• in an unsteady manner

indecisive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by lack of decision and firmness

• not definitely settling something

adjective satellite

• not clearly defined

reluctant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

• disinclined to become involved

• not eager

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

tentative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

• unsettled in mind or opinion

timorous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• timid by nature or revealing timidity

uncertain
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

• not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

• not established or confirmed

• not certain to occur; not inevitable

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not consistent or dependable

• ambiguous (especially in the negative)

unsure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

vacillating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

wavering
adjectiveadj
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes

adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

worried
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

• mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

vacillatory
adjectiveadj
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hesitating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

Best Hypernyms For HESITANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hesitant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
ambivalent cautious doubting indecisive reluctant uncertain unsure wary

Alternatives for AMBIVALENT

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