Hesitant and Insubstantial

Hesitant

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

Insubstantial and hesitant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Insubstantial" instead an adjective "Hesitant".

Insubstantial

Insubstantial adjective - Being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance.

Hesitant and insubstantial are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Insubstantial".
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