Hesitant
Hesitant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.
Treacherous and hesitant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Treacherous" instead an adjective "Hesitant".
Treacherous
Treacherous adjective - Not true in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Usage example: a treacherous “friend,” she's been known to turn against people in the blink of an eye
Hesitant and treacherous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hesitant" instead an adjective "Treacherous".
Nearby Words: treachery, treacherously
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