HESITATE


Meaning of HESITATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhezɪteɪt ]

v.intr. 1 (often foll. by about, over) show or feel indecision or uncertainty; pause in doubt (hesitated over her choice). 2 (often foll. by to + infin.) be deterred by scruples; be reluctant (I hesitate to inform against him). øøhesitater n. hesitatingly adv. hesitation n. hesitative adj. [L haesitare frequent. of haerere haes- stick fast]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.