hesitated

[US]/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪd/
[UK]/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to pause before saying or doing something; to be uncertain or indecisive; to have doubts or concerns; to stop briefly

Phrases & Collocations

hesitated briefly

hesitated a moment

hesitated slightly

hesitated before

hesitated too long

hesitated to speak

hesitated in fear

hesitated out loud

hesitated over choices

hesitated to act

Example Sentences

she hesitated before making her decision.

he hesitated to speak in front of the crowd.

they hesitated when asked to join the team.

she hesitated for a moment before answering.

he hesitated to accept the job offer.

the child hesitated to jump into the pool.

they hesitated about whether to go on vacation.

she hesitated to tell him the truth.

he hesitated when it came to making a commitment.

she hesitated to try the new dish.

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