English Synonym Finder

hesitant

Definitions

Tentative, unsure, or slow to act or speak.

Showing or feeling reluctance or lack of confidence.

Examples

She was hesitant to accept the job offer because it required moving to a new city.

The witness seemed hesitant when asked to identify the suspect in the lineup.

He felt hesitant about sharing his true feelings, fearing that he might be misunderstood.

Synonyms

uncertain tentative indecisive wavering reluctant unsure cautious

Antonyms

decisive confident certain resolute determined eager ready