Hesitant
Showing a lack of certainty or willingness to act or speak; cautious or indecisive.
adjectiveHesitant
Showing a lack of certainty or willingness to act or speak; cautious or indecisive.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine you're in a group meeting and your name is called to present. You pause, take a slow breath, and weigh your words carefully before speaking, your hand hovering above your notes.
Sounds Like
/หhษzษชtษnt/ (hez-ih-tuhnt)
Looks Like
Resembles the verb 'hesitate' in spelling; ends with the common adjective suffix -ant.
Remember This
Related words: hesitate (verb) and hesitation (noun). Shares the same root family as these terms.
Other Forms
Connect With
indecisive, reluctant, tentative, wavering, cautious, pause
Note
Use hesitant to describe people or actions that show reluctance or caution about moving forward. It can describe tone of voice or decision-making, but it does not mean fear; context will determine nuance.