Hesitant

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

uncertain or unwilling to do something quickly; showing doubt or reluctance

Example Sentences

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

She was hesitant to accept the job offer without more information.

Synonyms

uncertain, doubtful, reluctant, unsure, cautious

Entry 1

uncertain, doubtful, reluctant, unsure

Entry 2

uncertain, reluctant, cautious, unsure, doubtful

Antonyms

confident, certain, decisive, eager

Entry 1

confident, certain, decisive, eager

Entry 2

confident, certain, decisive

Collocations

hesitant to speak, hesitant smile, hesitant response, hesitant approach

Entry 1

hesitant to speak, hesitant smile, hesitant response

Entry 2

hesitant to speak, hesitant response, hesitant smile, hesitant approach