Hesitant
Hesitant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.
Milquetoast and hesitant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Milquetoast" instead an adjective "Hesitant".
Milquetoast
Milquetoast noun - A timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.
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Hesitant and milquetoast are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Milquetoast".
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