Hesitant and Happy

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Hesitant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.

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

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Happy is an antonym for hesitant.

Happy adjective - Coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly.

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Hesitant is an antonym for happy.

Nearby Words: happiness, happily

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