Hesitant and Puny

Hesitant

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

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

Puny

Puny adjective - Of a size that is less than average.

Hesitant and puny are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Puny".

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