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Iffy vs Hesitant - What's the difference?

iffy | hesitant |

As adjectives the difference between iffy and hesitant

is that iffy is of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality while hesitant is tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.

iffy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (slang) Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
    • He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me.
  • Uncertain or chancy.
    • The weather is still iffy for Saturday's shuttle launch.

    Synonyms

    * (of dubious authenticity) dodgy, dubious, fishy * See also

    Related terms

    * iffiness

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    hesitant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
    • I am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper.

    Related terms

    * hesitance * hesitancy * hesitate * hesitation * hesitative

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