hesitant

UK
/ˈhɛzɪtənt/
US
/ˈhɛzɪtənt/

Translations

hesitantadjective
more hesitant
Comp.
most hesitant
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛzɪtənt/
US
/ˈhɛzɪtənt/
She gave a hesitant smile, unsure of how her joke would be received.
Elle a esquissé un sourire hésitant, sans savoir comment sa plaisanterie serait accueillie.
Additional translations
indécisPlus courant pour l’idée de manque de décision.
hesitantnoun
hesitants
pl
UK
/ˈhezɪtənt/
US
/ˈhɛzɪtənt/
Rare, countable; denotes a person who hesitates or shows reluctance.
hésitantEmploi substantivé.
The hesitants in the committee delayed the final vote.
Les hésitants du comité ont retardé le vote final.
Additional translations
indécisEmploi substantivé; plus abstrait.

Definitions

hesitantadjective
Lacking decisiveness; uncertain or unwilling to make a decision.
She gave a hesitant smile, unsure of how her joke would be received.
Tentative or unsure in speech or action.
His hesitant steps revealed his lack of confidence in the unfamiliar environment.
hesitantnoun
A person who hesitates, is reluctant, or shows indecision.
The hesitants in the committee delayed the final vote.