Decisive and Hesitating

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Decisive adjective - Characterized by decision and firmness.

Usage example: an able and decisive young woman

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Hesitating is an antonym for decisive in resolute topic.

Hesitating adjective - Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly.

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Decisive is an antonym for hesitating.

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