hésitant — meaning in English

English meaning

• hesitant adj Slow to act or decide because of uncertainty, nervousness, or reluctance.
• indecisive adj Unable or unwilling to make a decision quickly.
• loath adj Reluctant or unwilling to do something.
• reticent adj Unwilling to share thoughts, feelings, or information freely.
• undecided adjective Not yet settled or resolved.

Senses

hésitant is used for these senses in English:

• hesitant Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
• loath Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling. Always followed by a verbal phrase.
• reticent Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

indecisive — full definition

1. adj Unable or unwilling to make a decision quickly.
2. adj Of an event or contest, not settling anything; inconclusive.

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