Contrary and Hesitant

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

Hesitant and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Hesitant

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

Contrary and hesitant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Hesitant".

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