hesitant meaning

UK US /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ 3 syllables

hesitant (adjective): lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly.

Definition of hesitant

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

    Synonyms: hesitating

    Similar: indecisive

    Related forms: hesitate, hesitancy, hesitance

How to pronounce hesitant

hesitant is pronounced /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in NT · 8-letter words

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