Hesitant and Vehement

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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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Vehement is an antonym for hesitant.

Vehement adjective - Marked by or uttered with forcefulness.

Usage example: vehement complaints about the restaurant's poor service

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Hesitant is an antonym for vehement.

Nearby Words: vehemence, vehemently

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