Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- adj. Prompt to act, move, or express oneself; ready: I gave my unhesitating approval.
- adj. Unfaltering; steadfast.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- adj. Not hesitating; with no hesitation.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Not hesitating; without misgiving or doubt; prompt; ready.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adj. characterized by quickness and firmness
Etymologies
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Examples
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Yes, some form of measured military response would be justified, but not what you describe as our unhesitating response in such circumstances.
Gaza and Tijuana; What if Rocket Bombs Were Launched from Mexico Into California
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In contrast to unconstitutional, immediate, and unhesitating military action in Lybia, what explains Obama's initial hesitancy in condemning the ruthless Egyptian tyrant, Hosni Mubarak?
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For the gold standard now read King's unhesitating backing, repeated again on Wednesday, for the coalition government's commitment to eliminate Britain's structural budget deficit in four years.
And as people get poorer, the buck stops with you, Mervyn King | Will Hutton
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And Captain Duncan, his own good self once more, bent and rested a firm, unhesitating hand on Michael's head.
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That all changed when, in her early fifties, Wilke's narcissism underwent the most dramatic conversion with her body's consumpton by disease, and audiences witnessed her youthful eagerness to show off her beauty proving itself to be but preparation for Wilke's unhesitating display of her own demise and death in a wholly unsentimental, even stoic art.
G. Roger Denson: "Old," "Crazy" and "Hysterical." Is That All There Is?
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When birds launch their joint attack on the predator, their action is unanimous, It is unhesitating and enthusiastic.
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Were someone to make a statement like that to my 14-year-old, it would merit an unhesitating, "Well, DUH!"
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Be unstinting in your praise for what's been accomplished and unhesitating in your demands for demand more.
Richard (RJ) Eskow: Financial Reform: The Road Behind, the Way Forward
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I cannot tell you adequately of my deep gratitude for the unhesitating support you give to the needs of your country.
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Tall, strong, and the athletic equal of any of the men on the field, she moved with unhesitating confidence at her position as shortstop.
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