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March 09, 2020 Word of the Day

hesitant /ˈhɛzətənt/ adjective
hesitant
/ˈhɛzətənt/
adjective

[more hesitant; most hesitant]

This shopper looks hesitant about making a choice.
This shopper looks hesitant about making a choice.
Definition of HESITANT

: slow to act or speak especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do : feeling or showing hesitation

  • She took a hesitant step back from the door.

  • He seems hesitant about accepting the job.

— sometimes followed by to + verb

  • He seems hesitant to accept the job.

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