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hesitant
[ hez-i-tuhnt ]
hesitant
/ ˈɛɪəԳ /
adjective
- wavering, hesitating, or irresolute
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԳ, noun
- ˈٲԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- i·ٲԳ· adverb
- ԴDz·i·ٲԳ adjective
- non·i·ٲԳ· adverb
- ܲ·i·ٲԳ adjective
- un·i·ٲԳ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of hesitant1
Example Sentences
I’m almost even hesitant saying it because I don’t want them to take it away from me.
She is hesitant to go to church, hasn’t visited a doctor in months, and can’t run errands with any peace of mind.
Gainsbourg, traditionally a film star, initially was hesitant to be part of a TV series because she doesn’t like to feel rushed when shooting.
On one hand, comedy remains a very masculine space, with several women interviewed for this story saying bookers are hesitant to promote older women regardless of their success with audiences.
The housing market, another origin of capital gains, is also likely to take a hit because people will be hesitant to buy homes if they don’t feel confident in the economy, he said.
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