aarzelen — meaning in English

English meaning

• falter verb To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
• hesitate verb To pause before doing or deciding something because of doubt or reluctance.
• loath adj Reluctant or unwilling to do something.

Senses

aarzelen is used for these senses in English:

• falter (ambitransitive) To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.
• hesitate (intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
• loath Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.

falter — full definition

1. verb To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
2. verb To stumble or move unsteadily.

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