hesitating
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
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