HESITANT


Meaning of HESITANT in English

If you are ~ about doing something, you do not do it quickly or immediately, usually because you are uncertain, embarrassed, or worried.

She was ~ about coming forward with her story...

ADJ: oft ADJ about n, ADJ to-inf

hesitancy

A trace of hesitancy showed in Dr. Stockton’s eyes.

= reluctance

N-UNCOUNT

~ly

‘Would you do me a favour?’ she asked ~ly.

ADV: ADV with v

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