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hesitates Meaning
hesitates
to hold back in doubt or indecision, stammer entry 1, to stop or pause because of uncertainty or indecision, to be unwilling, to delay momentarily, to hold back from (doing or saying something) in doubt or uncertainty, stammer
hesitates Sentence Examples
- The child hesitated at the edge of the pool, unsure if they could swim.
- The politician hesitated before answering the journalist's question, aware of the potential consequences.
- The surgeon hesitated before making the incision, wanting to ensure precision.
- The hiker hesitated at the fork in the trail, uncertain which direction to take.
- The witness hesitated to provide information, afraid of retaliation.
- The employee hesitated to ask for a raise, fearing they would be denied.
- The student hesitated to answer the teacher's question, not wanting to seem unprepared.
- The driver hesitated at the stop sign, debating whether to proceed or not.
- The negotiator hesitated to accept the offer, considering the potential risks.
- The gambler hesitated before betting, trying to weigh the odds of winning.
FAQs About the word hesitates
to hold back in doubt or indecision, stammer entry 1, to stop or pause because of uncertainty or indecision, to be unwilling, to delay momentarily, to hold back
waits,falters, halts,pauses, sways, wobbles, scruples, wavers, dithers, vacillates
dives (in),decides, plunges (in), advances,continues, stirs,budges
The child hesitated at the edge of the pool, unsure if they could swim.
The politician hesitated before answering the journalist's question, aware of the potential consequences.
The surgeon hesitated before making the incision, wanting to ensure precision.
The hiker hesitated at the fork in the trail, uncertain which direction to take.
