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unhesitating

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌʌn.hɛz.ɪˈteɪ.tɪŋ/

KK: /ʌnˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ/

adjective
Definition

Describing someone who acts or speaks without hesitation or doubt; showing confidence and decisiveness.


Example

She gave her unhesitating support to the new project.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really admire your unhesitating approach to challenges.
Sloth B
Thanks! I think it's important to just go for it sometimes.
Sloth A
Yeah, I wish I could be that unhesitating when making decisions.
Sloth B
You just need to trust yourself more; you can do it!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
decisive
resolute
certain
Antonyms
indecisive
wavering
uncertain
Root Explanation

Unhesitating → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "hesitate" (from Latin "haesitare", meaning to stick or to hesitate). The word "unhesitating" means not hesitating or acting without delay.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') hesitating, which means acting decisively without delay.

Visually Confused Words
hesitating
unstating
hesitatingly
unstarting
uncheating
hesitation
unnecessitating
unhating
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