To pause or hold back for a short time when making a decision, speaking, or taking action, often due to uncertainty or doubt.
Meaning of ‘Hesitate’ in English
Hesitate
(Verb)
Meaning
Examples
He hesitated to speak up during the meeting.
She hesitated before accepting the job offer.
Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
It's common to hesitate when trying something new.
She didn't hesitate to lend a hand to her friend in need.
When faced with a difficult choice, people often hesitate.
Synonyms
Pause
Falter
Waver
Dither
Vacillate
Anotnyms
Proceed
Commit
Advance
Resolve
