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hesitant
unsure or slow to act
Synonyms
- uncertain
- reluctant
- doubtful
Antonyms
- decisive
- confident
hesitant in a sentence
Owen was hesitant to try the unfamiliar puzzle.
The hesitant swimmer stood at the pool's edge for several minutes before getting in.
Where it comes from
From Latin haesitare 'to stick or pause'
Memory hook
Picture someone pausing at a doorway, unsure whether to step through.
Read it in context
- The Quiet Before the Bell Narrative