hesitant

hes·i·tant

adjective \ˈhe-zə-tənt\

: slow to act or speak especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do : feeling or showing hesitation

Full Definition of HESITANT

:  tending to hesitate :  slow to act or proceed

— hes·i·tant·ly adverb

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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

See Synonym Discussion at disinclined