Hesitant

Origin

From Latin stem of haesitans, present participle of haesitare ("to stick fast, to hesitate")

Full definition of hesitant

Adjective

1. Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.I am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper.

Related terms

• hesitance
• hesitancy
• hesitate
• hesitation
• hesitative

Anagrams

• staineth