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   hesitant

   /ˈhɛzɪt(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking: "clients are hesitant about buying" Similar uncertainundecidedunsuredoubtfulin doubtdubioustentativehalf-heartedambivalentscepticalreluctantnervoushaving misgivingshaving qualmshanging backstallingdelayingirresolutehesitatingindecisiveditheringvacillatingwaveringoscillatingshilly-shallyingin two mindsin a quandaryin a dilemmaon the horns of a dilemmahaveringhumming and hawinginformal:iffydilly-dallyingblowing hot and coldrare:cunctatorylacking confidencediffidenttimidshybashfulinsecureself-effacingstammeringstutteringstumblingfalteringOpposite certaindecisiveconfident

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin haesitant- ‘being undecided’, from the verb haesitare (see hesitate).

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

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

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     HESITANT meaning: 1. If you are hesitant, you do not do...

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   Hesitant means slow to act or proceed, or tending to hesitate, because of fear, indecision, or unwillingness. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of hesitant.

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

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

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   Hesitant means not doing something quickly or confidently because you are nervous or uncertain. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

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

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   Hesitant means uncertain, reluctant, or unwilling to do something quickly or immediately. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, find synonyms, and compare with related words like hesitancy and hesitant steps.

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

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   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.

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

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   Hesitant means lacking decisiveness or firmness, or uncertain or reluctant. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word hesitant in various languages and dictionaries.