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zögernd — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dilatory adj Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
  • reluctant adj Unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.
  • tentative adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.

Senses

zögernd is used for these senses in English:

  • dilatory Slow or tardy.
  • haltingly In a halting or limping manner; full of pauses or hesitation.
  • tentative Restrained; polite; feeling one's way, not using full force.

dilatory — full definition

  1. adj Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or adjourn decision.
  2. adj Slow or tardy.

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