Loath and Vacillating

Loath

Loath adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.
Usage example: I was loath to accept his claim of having climbed Mount Everest

Vacillating and loath are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vacillating" instead an adjective "Loath".

Nearby Words: loathsome, loathing, loathed, loathly

Vacillating

Vacillating adjective - Uncertain in purpose or action.
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Loath and vacillating are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Loath" instead an adjective "Vacillating".

Nearby Words: vacillate, vacillation, vacillated
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