hesitant
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hes·i·tant
adjective \ˈhe-zə-tənt\Definition of HESITANT
: tending to hesitate : slow to act or proceed
— hes·i·tant·ly adverb
See Examples of HESITANT
- She took a hesitant step back from the door.
- 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
See Synonym Discussion at disinclined
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