Confidence and Hesitancy

Opposite meaning words

Confidence noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.

Usage example: the confidence with which the game show contestant answered every question

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Hesitancy is an antonym for confidence.

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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Confidence is an antonym for hesitancy.

initial confidence

initial hesitancy

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