Select the antonym of the word Hesitant.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Decisive
Hesitant means slow to act or speak because one is not sure. Its antonym is decisive. Example: Kavya was hesitant to raise her hand in the new class.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Decisive (answer) | able to make up one’s mind quickly and firmly (opposite of hesitant) | Our captain was decisive and chose to bat first at once. |
| (2) Uncertain | not sure about something (a synonym of hesitant) | Neeraj is still uncertain about which college to join. |
| (3) Courteous | polite and respectful to others | The courteous bank clerk helped Nani fill in the form. |
| (4) Envious | unhappy because someone else has what you want | Sonu was envious of his cousin’s new bicycle. |
| Synonyms of hesitant: uncertain, unsure, reluctant, doubtful Antonyms of hesitant: decisive, sure, determined |