Brave and Hesitant

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Brave adjective - Feeling or displaying no fear by temperament.

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Hesitant is an antonym for brave.

Nearby Words: bravery, bravely, braved, braving

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

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Brave is an antonym for hesitant in uncertain topic.

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