Hesitant and Overweening

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

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Overweening is an antonym for hesitant.

Overweening adjective - Having too high an opinion of oneself.

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Hesitant is an antonym for overweening in arrogant topic.

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