Hesitant and Taciturn

Hesitant

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

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

Taciturn

Taciturn adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).

Hesitant and taciturn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Taciturn".

Nearby Word: taciturnity
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