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What is another word for hesitant?

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Adjective
Tentative or unsure in acting or speaking
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“Life is the only inspiration for Kundan Shah in an industry hesitant to accept his films.”
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Slow in acting or speaking
“But there was one family member very hesitant in coming forward.”
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Reluctant to proceed due to doubts or uncertainty
“Caldwell was hesitant to proceed due to mines in the water.”
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Bashful or lacking in confidence
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“This once shy and hesitant child, for whom the curriculum was difficult to access, began taking on new roles in the classroom.”
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Inarticulate or faltering in speech
“Progressive nonfluent aphasia is characterized by nonfluent, agrammatic, and, at times, stuttering and hesitant speech.”
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Showing or feeling insecurity or uncertainty
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Cautious and having possible reservations
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Easily anxious or frightened
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Unwilling or with reluctance
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Not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things
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Not complete or absolute
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Not welcoming or friendly
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Prone to speaking evasively or indirectly
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Showing little enthusiasm
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Lacking in confidence, assertiveness or self-assurance
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