Enthused and Hesitant

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Enthused adjective - Showing urgent desire or interest.

Usage example: you don't seem that enthused about the idea

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Hesitant is an antonym for enthused.

Nearby Word: enthusing

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

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Enthused is an antonym for hesitant.

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