Firmness and Hesitancy

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Firmness noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.

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Hesitancy is an antonym for firmness.

Nearby Words: firm, firming, firmly

Hesitancy noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.

Usage example: his hesitancy in pulling over into the next lane while he had a chance resulted in him missing his exit

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Firmness is an antonym for hesitancy.

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