Another word for hesitant | Synonyms for hesitant

Another word for hesitant

hesitant Synonyms

hesitant

modif.

Doubtful
vacillating, wavering, irresolute, indecisive; see doubtful 2, reluctant.
Slow
delaying, faltering, reluctant, disinclined; see reluctant, slow 2, unwilling. See syn. study at reluctant.

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Another word for hesitant

adjective

Given to or exhibiting hesitation:

halting, indecisive, irresolute, pendulous, shilly-shally, tentative, timid, vacillant, vacillatory. See decide

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We were hesitant to speak candidly in front of Molly.
Evelyn asked with a hesitant smile.
He did act hesitant about it, but his encouragement sounded sincere.
Dean was hesitant to discuss this or any aspects of the job with Ethel.
She held firm and didn't reveal anything but she was hesitant to lie directly.

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