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hesitating
UK
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively and predicatively to describe something characterized by hesitation.
She gave a hesitating answer when asked about her plans.
Она дала колеблющийся ответ, когда ее спросили о планах.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈhezɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun.
hesitating
Gerund
hesitated
Past Simple
hesitated
Past Participle
hesitating
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɛzɪteɪt/
US
/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/
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 gave a hesitating answer when asked about her future plans.
Your constant hesitating will only waste time.
She hesitated before answering the difficult question.
He hesitated to ask for help, fearing he might seem incompetent.