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hesitant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhezɪtənt/

hesitant means: Slow to act or speak because you feel unsure or worried.

adjective

UNSURE ABOUT ACTINGB2

Slow to act or speak because you feel unsure or worried.

  • She gave a hesitant smile.
  • I am hesitant to lend him money.
  • Why are you so hesitant about joining us?

How to use it: hesitant to do something (He was hesitant to accept the offer.); hesitant about something (She felt hesitant about moving abroad.)

Similar words: uncertain, unsure, reluctant

Opposites: confident, decisive

Common phrases: hesitant to agree, hesitant about something, hesitant voice

Questions about hesitant

What does hesitant mean?

Slow to act or speak because you feel unsure or worried.

What is hesitant in other languages?

Türkçe: tereddütlü · Español: vacilante · Français: hésitant · Deutsch: zögerlich · Italiano: esitante · 日本語: ためらう

How do you pronounce hesitant?

It is pronounced /ˈhezɪtənt/.

How do you use hesitant in a sentence?

She gave a hesitant smile. I am hesitant to lend him money.

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