Unhesitating: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhesitating

 

[ ʌnˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

confidence, decision

Unhesitating describes an action or response that is done without any hesitation or doubt. It conveys a sense of certainty and swift decision-making, often in situations that require immediate action or clear intent.

Synonyms

certain, decisive, determined, resolute

Examples of usage

  • He made an unhesitating choice to help the stranger.
  • Her unhesitating agreement surprised everyone in the room.
  • They approached the project with unhesitating enthusiasm.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhesitating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem hesitação

🇮🇳 बिना हिचकिचाहट

🇩🇪 zögerlich

🇮🇩 tanpa ragu

🇺🇦 без вагань

🇵🇱 bez wahania

🇯🇵 ためらいのない

🇫🇷 sans hésitation

🇪🇸 sin dudar

🇹🇷 tereddüt etmeden

🇰🇷 주저하지 않는

🇸🇦 بدون تردد

🇨🇿 bez váhání

🇸🇰 bez váhania

🇨🇳 毫不犹豫

🇸🇮 brez oklevanja

🇮🇸 án hika

🇰🇿 таңдау жасамай

🇬🇪 უსათაუროდ

🇦🇿 şübhəsiz

🇲🇽 sin dudar

Etymology

The word 'unhesitating' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' to the word 'hesitating', which comes from the Latin root 'haesitare', meaning 'to stick' or 'to hesitate'. The term is used in English since the early 19th century, appearing in about 1820. The combination indicates a lack of hesitation, representing a state of certainty and firmness in action or opinion. The usage of 'unhesitating' encapsulates an attitude of confidence that transcends indecisiveness, making it appropriate in various contexts, especially in leadership or critical decision-making scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,020 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.