hesitating

Thân thiện

She is hesitating before choosing which path to take.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly: Describes a state of uncertainty, delay, or reluctance in making a choice or taking action. It implies a pause due to doubt or caution.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She gave a hesitating reply, unsure of what to say.
  • The manager's hesitating approach to the crisis frustrated the team.
  • He was hesitating at the door, unable to decide whether to enter.

Advanced Usage

• "In a hesitating manner": Describes an action performed with uncertainty or pauses.
  • He spoke in a slow, hesitating manner, choosing his words carefully.

Variants and Related Words

• Hesitate (verb): To pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness.
  • Don't hesitate to ask for help.
• Hesitation (noun): The act or an instance of hesitating.
  • After a moment's hesitation, she agreed.
• Hesitant (adjective): Tending to hesitate; slow to act or proceed.
  • He was hesitant to accept the offer.

Synonyms

• Indecisive: Not able to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Tentative: Not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant.
• Faltering: Losing strength or momentum; wavering.

Antonyms

• Decisive: Settling an issue; producing a definite result; able to make decisions quickly.
• Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
• Confident: Feeling or showing certainty about something.

Related Phrases

• Without hesitation: Immediately and without pausing due to doubt.
  • She accepted the challenge without hesitation.
• Hesitate over: To be unable to decide about something specific.
  • He was hesitating over which option to choose.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

Từ đồng nghĩa

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