hesitant

[hez-i-tuhnt] / ˈhɛz ɪ tənt /

ADJECTIVE

uncertain, waiting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid averse doubtful halting indecisive loath reluctant shy skeptical slow tentative timid unsure unwilling

WEAK

backward dawdling delaying diffident disinclined doubting faltering half-hearted hanging back hesitating irresolute lacking confidence lazy uneager unpredictable vacillating wavering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believing bold brave certain confident decisive definite eager extroverted fearless ready sure willing

WEAK

resolute unhesitant unwavering

Example Sentences

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Companies might be hesitant to bring new workers into roles that might turn out to not be necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I was initially hesitant as I had no experience in acting and was concerned about the long travel from home," she says.

From BBC

Without this measure, many financial firms are hesitant to integrate digital assets into their offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I don’t … I’m not sure this is ... ” Her speech was hesitant, halting.

From Los Angeles Times

“I see people a little bit more hesitant on the higher priced discretionary items.”

From The Wall Street Journal