Hesitant and Shrinking

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Hesitant

Hesitant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.
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Shrinking and hesitant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrinking" instead an adjective "Hesitant".
Nearby Words: hesitate, hesitation, hesitancy, hesitating, hesitantly

Shrinking

Shrinking noun - The act of becoming less.
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Hesitant and shrinking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Shrinking".
Nearby Words: shrink, shrinkage, shrinked

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  • Anime / Wake Up, Girls! Shrinking Violet: At the series’ beginning, Mayu is shy, hesitant and unwilling to join WUG, although as she opens up to everyone, she gradually rediscovers her passion for performing as an idol.
    Source: Anime / Wake Up, Girls!
  • Visual Novel / CLANNAD That each one is hard-earned — Tomoya is hesitant to open up; Nagisa is a Shrinking Violet — just makes them that much more heartwarming.
    Source: Visual Novel / CLANNAD
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