Hesitant and Lackadaisical

Hesitant

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

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

Lackadaisical

Lackadaisical adjective - Lacking bodily energy or motivation.

Hesitant and lackadaisical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Lackadaisical".
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