Determination and Hesitancy

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Determination noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.

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Hesitancy is an antonym for determination in resolution topic.

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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Determination is an antonym for hesitancy.

mutual determination

mutual hesitancy

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