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🤔Hesitant

adjective
/ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/
hesitancy hesitate

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
uncertain or unwilling to do something quickly; showing doubt or reluctance

Example Sentences

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

She was hesitant to accept the job offer without more information.

Synonyms

uncertain, doubtful, reluctant, unsure, cautious
Entry 1
uncertain, doubtful, reluctant, unsure
Entry 2
uncertain, reluctant, cautious, unsure, doubtful

Antonyms

confident, certain, decisive, eager
Entry 1
confident, certain, decisive, eager
Entry 2
confident, certain, decisive

Collocations

hesitant to speak, hesitant smile, hesitant response, hesitant approach
Entry 1
hesitant to speak, hesitant smile, hesitant response
Entry 2
hesitant to speak, hesitant response, hesitant smile, hesitant approach

More Example Sentences

He was hesitant about speaking in public.

She is hesitant about sharing her opinion.

We’re hesitant about signing the contract.

We were hesitant about moving so far away.

I’m hesitant about changing jobs right now.

They were hesitant about accepting the offer.

He is hesitant to speak in front of strangers.

They are hesitant about investing in a new idea.

She is hesitant to share personal details online.

We are hesitant to change the schedule at the last minute.

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