Conviction and Hesitation

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Conviction

Conviction noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.
Usage example: spoke with conviction about her political beliefs
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Hesitation is an antonym for conviction.
Nearby Words: convict, convicted, convicting

Hesitation

Hesitation noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
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Antonyms for Hesitation
Conviction is an antonym for hesitation.
Nearby Words: hesitate, hesitant, hesitancy, hesitated, hesitating
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How words are described

initial initial conviction initial hesitation
real real conviction real hesitation
little little conviction little hesitation
criminal criminal conviction criminal hesitation
Other adjectives: moral, earlier.

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Gamble Fish Thanks to the 16th POTUS, Omaha renewed his conviction and pulled the trigger without any hesitation.
    Source: Manga / Gamble Fish
  • Warrior Monk He focuses his mind with sacred chants before the battle, quotes scripture while he smashes aside infidels, strikes with absolute conviction, and fights without fear or hesitation.
    Source: Warrior Monk
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