unhesitating

[ uhn-hez-i-tey-ting ]

adjective

1. without hesitation; not delayed by uncertainty:

   an unhesitating decision.

2. unwavering; unfaltering; steady:

   an unhesitating adherence to duty.

unhesitating

/ ʌnˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. steadfast; unwavering

   unhesitating loyalty

2. without hesitation; prompt

Derived Forms

• unˈhesiˌtatingly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·hesi·tating·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unhesitating¹

First recorded in 1745–55; un- ¹ + hesitat(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

And that's what prevents me from answering this question with an unhesitating yes.

From The Daily Beast

His faith in God was so profound that it was followed by unhesitating obedience to God's commands.

From Project Gutenberg

They are to be obeyed with unhesitating obedience, since no discussion or argument can make them clearer or more imperative.

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Like Sir Thomas Browne, he was greedy for more mysteries, more marvels, more sublimities for unhesitating acceptance.

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Although La Muse du Departement is an important work, it cannot be spoken of in quite unhesitating terms.

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She walked straight and fast and unhesitating to the veranda, where she sat down on the steps.

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