Hesitant
Hesitant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.
Respectful and hesitant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respectful" instead an adjective "Hesitant".
Respectful
Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.
Hesitant and respectful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Respectful".
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