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unhesitant

|un/hes/i/tant|

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/ʌnˈhɛzɪtənt/

confident and decisive

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unhesitant' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'hesitant', which comes from Latin 'haesitantem', meaning 'to stick or hesitate'.

Historical Evolution

'hesitant' changed from the Latin word 'haesitantem' and eventually became the modern English word 'hesitant'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unhesitant'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hesitant' meant 'to stick or hesitate', but 'unhesitant' evolved to mean 'not showing hesitation'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not showing hesitation or uncertainty; confident and decisive.

She gave an unhesitant answer to the question.

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Last updated: 2025/02/04 16:51