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    hesitant
    /ˈhɛzɪt(ə)nt/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHESITANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HESITANT definition: 1. If you are hesitant, you do not do something immediately or quickly because you are nervous or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hesitantHesitant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HESITANT is slow to act or proceed (as from fear, indecision, or unwillingness) : tending to hesitate : showing or feeling reluctance or hesitation. How to use hesitant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hesitant.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHESITANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    HESITANT meaning: 1. If you are hesitant, you do not do something immediately or quickly because you are nervous or…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › hesitantHESITANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Hesitant definition: hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.. See examples of HESITANT used in a sentence.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hesitantHesitant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you’re feeling hesitant, you aren’t sure what to do, so instead of taking action you wait a little, biding your time until you figure out what option is best. The Latin word haesitant translates as “being undecided,” and not being able to decide is exactly what makes you hesitant.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHESITANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you are hesitant about doing something, you do not do it quickly or immediately, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried. She was hesitant about coming forward with her story. American English : hesitant / ˈhɛzɪtənt /

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › hesitantHesitant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    We were hesitant to speak candidly in front of Molly. He did act hesitant about it, but his encouragement sounded sincere. Dean was hesitant to discuss this or any aspects of the job with Ethel.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › hesitantHesitant - definition of hesitant by The Free Dictionary

    Define hesitant. hesitant synonyms, hesitant pronunciation, hesitant translation, English dictionary definition of hesitant. adj. Inclined or tending to hesitate. hes′i·tant·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionhesitant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    adjective. /ˈhezɪtənt/ slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain, embarrassed or unwilling. a hesitant smile. the baby’s first few hesitant steps. It was a few seconds before she heard a hesitant reply. hesitant about something She's hesitant about signing the contract.

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › hesitantHESITANT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for HESITANT: reluctant, unsure, dubious, loath, skeptical, unwilling, disinclined, uncertain; Antonyms of HESITANT: inclined, eager, happy, glad, enthusiastic, willing, keen, ready