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hesitant

[hez-i-tuhnt]

adjective

  1. hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.

  2. lacking readiness of speech.



hesitant

/ ˈɛɪəԳ /

adjective

  1. wavering, hesitating, or irresolute

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • hesitantly adverb
  • nonhesitant adjective
  • nonhesitantly adverb
  • unhesitant adjective
  • unhesitantly adverb
  • ˈٲԳ noun
  • ˈٲԳٱ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hesitant1

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin haesitant-, stem of 󲹱Բ “faltering,” present participle of 󲹱 “to falter, hesitate,” literally, “to stick repeatedly,” from 󲹱ŧ “to stick, cling”
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She claimed it was from an accident in the kitchen, but her cowering posture, downcast eyes and hesitant responses to basic questions suggested there was more to her visit than she was letting on.

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Initially, some speculators were concerned that homebuyers would be hesitant to purchase in an area that recently burned.

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She was hesitant to discuss details around the timing of Earps' decision but it was clear Wiegman was emotional, stating: "I find it hard".

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“I was hesitant and apprehensive to try it,” she said, but decided to throw herself into a new method that promised results.

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The neighbours say the city government is hesitant to resolve the issue as it benefits from the tourism and the money the concerts generate.

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