hesitant

Speech parts

1. hesitant - Adjective

2. hesitant - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not prompt in deciding or acting; hesitating.

Unready in speech.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

hesitating coy shay loth reserve bashful slow weak uncertain nervous reluctant backward afraid stuck unwilling
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Antonyms

bohemian game great certain strong theatre
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Phrases with the word

be hesitant more hesitant vaccine hesitant less hesitant

Examples

Abdel Hadi was also hesitant to take drastic measures against the army, especially in front of its chief of staff, who was present during the interrogation, and subsequently released Nasser. Source: Internet

Abraham was hesitant, but at God's order he listened to his wife's request. Source: Internet

According to ReCode, Dorsey, who has given donations to Gabbard’s campaign was hesitant to publicly back candidates. Source: Internet

After British troops invaded Walcheren in 1809, Napoleon was fed up with his hesitant brother and decided to make Holland an integral part of France. Source: Internet

Although hesitant to be in the spotlight, Sarah finds the courage to step up and fight back against an external force that threatens to destroy her beloved community. Source: Internet

After sending workers home in droves more than three months ago, many employers are now hesitant to bring them back to the office as parts of the US see a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hesionid hesitance hesitancy hesitantly hesitate hesitate about