hesitant

hes·i·tant

adj \ˈhe-zə-tənt\

Definition of HESITANT

: tending to hesitate : slow to act or proceed

— hes·i·tant·ly adverb

Examples of HESITANT

1. She took a hesitant step back from the door.
2. He seems hesitant about accepting the job.

First Known Use of HESITANT

1647

Related to HESITANT

Synonyms: cagey (also cagy), disinclined, dubious, indisposed, loath (also loth or loathe), reluctant, reticent

Antonyms: disposed, inclined

Related Words: uneager, unenthusiastic; averse, unwilling; ambivalent, conflicted, doubtful, faltering, halting, indecisive, infirm, irresolute, questioning, skeptical, uncertain, undecided, unsure, vacillating, wobbly (also wabbly); fainthearted, shy, timid

Near Antonyms: eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen; ready, willing; certain, decided, determined, resolute, sure, unquestioning

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