Hesitant
Hesitant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.
Particular and hesitant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Particular" instead an adjective "Hesitant".
Particular
Particular adjective - Hard to please.
Hesitant and particular are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Particular".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Setsuna is (understandably) hesitant about using Jack Rakan's particular version.
Source: Exact Words / Anime and Manga -
She's hesitant to continuously abuse him for no particular reason, but he reassures her by showing that, using his magic hammer, he can even fix himself.
Source: Good Thing You Can Heal
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