Irresolute and Reluctant

Irresolute

Irresolute adjective - Uncertain how to act or proceed.

Reluctant and irresolute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reluctant" instead an adjective "Irresolute".

Nearby Words: irresolution, irresolutely

Reluctant

Reluctant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.
Usage example: I'm reluctant to let you borrow my vintage CDs since you never give back anything I lend you

Irresolute and reluctant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Irresolute" instead an adjective "Reluctant".

Nearby Words: reluctance, reluctantly
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