Hesitant: meaning, definitions and examples
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hesitant
[ ˈhɛzɪtənt ]
feeling or showing hesitation
Hesitant is an adjective used to describe someone who is unsure or reluctant to do something. It suggests a lack of confidence or certainty in making a decision or taking action.
Synonyms
doubtful, reluctant, uncertain, wavering
Examples of usage
- She was hesitant to speak up during the meeting.
- He was hesitant about accepting the job offer.
causing hesitation
Hesitant can also be used to describe something that creates doubt or uncertainty in decision-making.
Synonyms
ambiguous, dubious, equivocal, unclear
Examples of usage
- The hesitant tone of her voice made me question her sincerity.
- The hesitant response from the audience indicated their lack of enthusiasm.
Translations
Translations of the word "hesitant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hesitante
🇮🇳 हिचकिचाहट
🇩🇪 zögernd
🇮🇩 ragu-ragu
🇺🇦 вагаючийся
🇵🇱 wahający się
🇯🇵 ためらう
🇫🇷 hésitant
🇪🇸 vacilante
🇹🇷 tereddütlü
🇰🇷 주저하는
🇸🇦 متردد
🇨🇿 váhající
🇸🇰 váhavý
🇨🇳 犹豫的
🇸🇮 neodločen
🇮🇸 hikandi
🇰🇿 үмітсіз
🇬🇪 მერყევი
🇦🇿 tərəddüdlü
🇲🇽 vacilante
Word origin
The word 'hesitant' originated from the Latin word 'haesitans', which means 'halting' or 'hesitating'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle French word 'hesitant', before being adopted into the English language. The concept of hesitation has been a part of human behavior since ancient times, reflecting the common experience of uncertainty and indecision.
See also: hesitancy, hesitating, hesitation.