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Hesitant

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WordDefinition
uncertainnounNot certain; unsure.
irresoluteIndecisive or lacking in resolution.
unsureuncertain, ambivalent.
indecisive(of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.
gropingnounAn act of groping; a grope.
incertain(obsolete) Not certain, uncertain.
hesitatingnounhesitation

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WordDefinition
hesitatingnounhesitation
indecisive(of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.
irresoluteIndecisive or lacking in resolution.
uncertainNot certain; unsure.
incertain(obsolete) Not certain, uncertain.
unsureuncertain, ambivalent.
gropingnounAn act of groping; a grope.
haltingnounProne to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.
waveringnounBeing in doubt; indecisive.
reluctantNot wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.
bashfulShy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
precarious(comparable) Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.
shyEasily frightened; timid.
slowTaking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
timidLacking in courage or confidence.
reticentUnwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
questionableProblematic; open to doubt or challenge.
dubious(of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
loathAverse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.
sluggishSlow; having little motion.

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