hes·i·tate
hesitate
- pronunciation:
- he
zih
teIt
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hesitated, hesitates, hesitating |
| definition: |
to stop or pause because of not feeling sure.
I hesitated before diving into the pool.- similar words:
- halt, pause
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| derivation: |
hesitatingly (adv.) |
Hesitate is from a Latin word that means "to stick, cling, or hold back."