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.
Tags: character, attitude