Flying and Hesitating

Flying

Flying adjective - Acting or done with excessive or careless speed.
Usage example: a flying attempt at finishing the work

Hesitating is an antonym for flying.

Nearby Words: fly, flyer, flyover

Hesitating

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

Flying is an antonym for hesitating.

Both words in one sentence

  • Wrestling / Justin Gabriel True of all high-flying finishers to an extent, yes, but in WWE it was played up to the point he would stay on the turnbuckle for several moments hesitating or preparing himself before hitting it and afterwards would noticeably strain himself to recover after the fact.
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