Hesitant and Squeamish

Hesitant

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

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

Squeamish

Squeamish adjective - Affected with nausea.

Hesitant and squeamish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Squeamish".

Nearby Word: squeamishly
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