hesitant
hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
lacking readiness of speech.
Origin of hesitant
1Other words from hesitant
- hes·i·tant·ly, adverb
- non·hes·i·tant, adjective
- non·hes·i·tant·ly, adverb
- un·hes·i·tant, adjective
- un·hes·i·tant·ly, adverb
Words Nearby hesitant
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How to use hesitant in a sentence
Despite potential limitations, Leung and Peiris argue that the general public should not be hesitant to get vaccines when they come to market.
Scientists say a gap in COVID vaccine research may keep us from returning to ‘normal’ | Grady McGregor | September 23, 2020 | FortuneSince China’s unemployment is still relatively high, Beijing is hesitant to take any action that would cost jobs.
The U.S. has nailed Chinese companies this year. Why hasn’t Beijing retaliated? | Veta Chan | September 17, 2020 | FortunePeople may be hesitant to use voice assistants if the assistants routinely stumble when asked to do tasks.
Amazon’s A.I. voice project gets help from Facebook, Dolby, and Garmin | jonathanvanian2015 | September 9, 2020 | FortuneThose companies may view Alexa as a competitor to their own and may therefore be hesitant to partner with Amazon.
Amazon’s A.I. voice project gets help from Facebook, Dolby, and Garmin | jonathanvanian2015 | September 9, 2020 | FortuneDespite efforts to preserve privacy, there is substantial worry that Americans will be hesitant to use the apps.
Apple and Google expand digital coronavirus contact-tracing tools to help speed adoption | dzanemorris | September 1, 2020 | Fortune
After some teasing and talking, Mulvehill writes that she is “hesitant” but they start kissing.
School Shooters Love This Pickup Artist Website | Brandy Zadrozny | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut church authorities have traditionally been hesitant to discuss controversial parts of Mormon history.
He negotiates with a hesitant Hershel who allows everyone to remain on the farm.
The Walking Dead’s Luke Skywalker: Rick Grimes Is the Perfect Modern-Day Mythical Hero | Regina Lizik | October 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith the memoir I am a little more hesitant because it probably will be translated into Spanish.
Richard Blanco’s Gay Latino Poet Survival Kit | William O’Connor | October 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDalia is hesitant to use the label of feminist (making her no different from scores of other progressive female musicians).
The Sisterhood of Bulletproof Stockings: It’s Ladies’ Night for Hasidic Rockers | Emily Shire | September 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was a little hesitant about accepting the assignment and the managing editor misunderstood him somewhat.
The Boy Grew Older | Heywood BrounThe side gates clicked as he stood hesitant under the shelter of the wall, and a figure emerged from his domain.
The Regent | E. Arnold BennettA moment before, she had been talking to me freely and impulsively, though a little shy and hesitant, as a young girl.
The Wasted Generation | Owen JohnsonSo Nancy went through the little garden again with hesitant feet, and turned her face to the Casino.
The Devourers | Annie Vivanti ChartresBarney stepped out on the sill, moved on a few hesitant steps, stood looking about.
Gone Fishing | James H. Schmitz
British Dictionary definitions for hesitant
/ (ˈhɛzɪtənt) /
wavering, hesitating, or irresolute
Derived forms of hesitant
- hesitance or hesitancy, noun
- hesitantly, adverb
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