unhesitating

Definition of unhesitatingnext

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Recent Examples of unhesitating The film doesn’t idealize the president as a man of unhesitating certainties. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025 But its guiding principle this time is not idealism but realism, with an unhesitating embrace of national interests and increased recourse to power politics. Sarang Shidore, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2023 Proulx is an unhesitating observer of people and places, neither idealizing nor villainizing, but her acuity depends on a certain distance. Michelle Nijhuis, The New York Review of Books, 30 Mar. 2023 But what, if anything, was exactly said between Sinema and Santos is not certain; such is the challenge when a pathological and unhesitating liar meets his match with a more practiced, less egregious one. Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2023 Not simply your toleration, but your moral assent and your unhesitating affirmation. John Hirschauer, National Review, 14 Oct. 2019 The acceleration is unhesitating and rewarding, but there is much droning in the cabin at highway speeds. Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2019 Harmon offered an unhesitating apology for abusing his power. Sean O'Neal, GQ, 30 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhesitating
Adjective
  • His flow is fierce and unfaltering, while the choreography is kinetic and intense.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Even before those darker undertones take relentless hold, there’s an unfaltering, genuine honesty to both the handling of the material and the tender, believable performances of her actors, whose actual ages qualify them as bona fide teens, unlike those often cast in mainstream productions.
    Michael Rechtshaffen, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023
Adjective
  • Katherine’s connection to Michael was unwavering throughout his entire life.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
  • An unwavering love for the Philadelphia Flyers is at the foundation of Gritty’s core.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Valeria Golino plays a supporting role as the grieving, insistent mother of a victim who meets with Zem’s criminologist.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Her voice is light but insistent.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • All other Afrin products are sold in child-resistant packaging and are not affected by the recall.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
  • Taking the time to research and select roses for our gardens that are disease resistant and not susceptible hosts is our best management tool.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • The symptoms of leukemia can vary based on the type of disease, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, signs can include bone pain or tenderness, fever or chills, persistent fatigue and weakness, and easy bleeding and bruising.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Jaden McDaniels was the series standout, scoring a career-high 32 points in the closer while playing the tenacious defense for which he's known.
    Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • LeBron James had 28 points in Game 6 on Friday night and the Lakers used a tenacious defense to hold the Rockets to their fewest points of the season in the 98-78 victory.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • The goal and Joao Pedro’s ping off the inside of Lucas Perri’s near post were the concerns, but beyond that, United were resolute at the back, but unable to muster anything of their own.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.
    Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But Kerry, the pertinacious diplomat and former Massachusetts senator, sees too much to do — and insisted in an interview with The Boston Globe there is too much to possibly achieve — to quit just yet.
    Jess Bidgood, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Barletta’s pertinacious reputation on immigration, from his time as mayor of Hazleton to his four terms in the U.S. House, is at center stage this year in his campaign to defeat Sen. Bob Casey’s bid for a third term.
    Chris Brennan, Philly.com, 25 June 2018

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“Unhesitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhesitating. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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