Hesitant
Hesitant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.
Refractory and hesitant are semantically related in contrary topic. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Hesitant".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Hesitant and refractory are semantically related in contrary topic. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Refractory".
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