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HESITANT

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Dictionary entry overview: What does hesitant mean?

• HESITANT (adjective)
The adjective HESITANT has 2 senses:

1. lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
2. acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

Familiarity information: HESITANT used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• HESITANT (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

Synonyms:

hesitant; hesitating

Similar:

indecisive (characterized by lack of decision and firmness)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

Synonyms:

groping; hesitant

Context example:

a groping effort to understand

Similar:

incertain; uncertain; unsure (lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance)

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