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hesitating
UK
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ/
UK
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively and predicatively to describe something characterized by hesitation.
Translations
She gave a hesitating answer when asked about her plans.
Она дала колеблющийся ответ, когда ее спросили о планах.
Additional translations
Definitions
She gave a hesitating answer when asked about her future plans.
UK
/ˈhezɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun.
Definitions
Your constant hesitating will only waste time.
hesitating
Gerund
hesitated
Past Simple
hesitated
Past Participle
hesitating
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɛzɪteɪt/
US
/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/
Translations
She tends to hesitate before making a decision.
Она склонна колебаться перед принятием решения.
He didn't hesitate to help his friend in need.
Он не медлил, чтобы помочь своему другу в беде.
Additional translations
Definitions
She hesitated before answering the difficult question.
He hesitated to ask for help, fearing he might seem incompetent.