Hesitation and Intrepidity

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Hesitation noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.

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Intrepidity is an antonym for hesitation.

Intrepidity noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.

Usage example: he managed to get back to camp, despite the grizzly bears, through sheer intrepidity

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Hesitation is an antonym for intrepidity in courage topic.

Nearby Word: intrepid

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