Hesitating and Pertinacious

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Hesitating adjective - Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly.

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Pertinacious is an antonym for hesitating.

Pertinacious adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Usage example: a pertinacious little boy who was determined to catch and collect reptiles

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Hesitating is an antonym for pertinacious.

Nearby Word: pertinacity

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