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🤔hesitate

verb
/ˈhezɪteɪt/
Hesitant Hesitation

Meaning

to pause before saying or doing something because you are uncertain or nervous.
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do

Example Sentences

She hesitated before answering the question.

Don't hesitate to ask for help.

Example Expressions

without hesitation

Synonyms

pause, waver, delay, falter, doubt
Entry 1
pause, waver, delay, falter, doubt
Entry 2
pause, delay, waver, doubt

Antonyms

decide, proceed, act, rush
Entry 1
decide, proceed, act
Entry 2
decide, act, proceed, rush

Collocations

hesitate to ask, hesitate to speak, hesitate before, hesitate a moment, hesitate to, hesitate briefly, hesitate momentarily
Entry 1
hesitate to ask, hesitate to speak, hesitate before, hesitate a moment
Entry 2
hesitate to, hesitate before, hesitate briefly, hesitate momentarily

More Example Sentences

She hesitated to speak in the meeting.

I hesitated to accept the offer immediately.

I hesitated to speak because I was not sure.

Do not hesitate to email me if you need help.

We hesitated to travel because of the weather.

He hesitates to make a decision without details.

We hesitate to change the plan at the last minute.

They hesitate to share personal information online.

They hesitated to complain because they were guests.

We should not hesitate to apologize when we are wrong.

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