hesitant

Meanings

• adjective

  Uncertain or hesitant in action or expression.

  - "Despite her hesitant start, she went on to give an excellent speech."
  - "The hesitant student asked many questions during the class."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hesitant
resistant , obstinate , contemplate , collaborate

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Variants

List of all variants of hesitant that leads to same result
hesitant , hesitantly , vaccine hesitant , vaccine-hesitant

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'cautious' or 'deliberate', from the Old French 'hesiter' - 'to hesitate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hesitant' is often used in computer science to describe a robot or artificial intelligence that takes a long time to make a decision.

2. In music, a hesitant rhythm is one that is uncertain or unclear, often used for artistic effect.

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Related Concepts

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1. uncertainty: Emotional state characterized by lack of confidence or hesitation.

2. procrastination: Delaying or postponing an action despite being aware of the negative consequences.

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Culture

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In literature, hesitant characters often face difficult decisions and can create suspense and tension. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the titular character is hesitant to take revenge against his uncle.

How to Memorize "hesitant"

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   - Visualize a person hesitating before making a decision or taking action.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hesitant' with the word 'uncertain' or 'doubtful'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Hesitant Harry Hesitates Hardly' to remember the definition.

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