hesitant — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

hesitant (ˈhezɪtənt)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 ˈhezɪtənt

Meaning

Meaning: slow to act due to uncertainty

Unsure and slow to decide or act.

Examples

🗣 She was hesitant to accept the offer.

Etymology

From Latin ‘haesitare’ meaning ‘to stick fast, be undecided’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes uncertainty before making a choice.

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Tags: character, attitude

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