Hesitant and Tense

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

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

Tense adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

Usage example: was tense about the upcoming bar exam

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Hesitant and tense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Tense".

Nearby Words: tensing, tensed, tension, tenseness, tensely

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