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hesitant

/hɪˈstænt/ adjective · British & US
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What does hesitant mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing uncertainty or doubt about what to do or say; unwilling to take a decision or action because of uncertainty or fear of making a mistake.

Example

"She was hesitant to try the new restaurant because she had heard mixed reviews."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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