hesitant

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Not sure what to do, slow to act.

Meaning of «hesitant»

adjective

not sure what to do, slow to act

He felt hesitant about accepting the new job offer.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

not certain

unsurethe everyday word for not certainI am unsure about the answer.

uncertainnot sure, or not known, often about the futureThe future of the project is uncertain.

doubtfulhaving doubts that something is true or will workI am doubtful that he will come.

hesitantslow to act because you are not sureShe was hesitant to speak.

not wanting to do something

hesitantunsure and slow to actHe was hesitant to speak in class.

reluctantnot wanting to do it, but may still do itShe was reluctant to leave the party.

unwillingnot wanting to do it and likely to refuseHe is unwilling to change his plans.

Word family

hesitate B1 · verbhesitation B2 · nounhesitant B2 · adjectivehesitantly C1 · adverb

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