Afraid
Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Hesitating and afraid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hesitating" instead an adjective "Afraid".
Hesitating
Hesitating adjective - Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly.
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Synonyms for Hesitating
Afraid and hesitating are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Hesitating".
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