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What is another word for Hesitating? – 125 Hesitating Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    vacillating wavering indecisive uncertain doubtful unsure irresolute tentative hesitant faltering stuttering stammering pause delaying procrastinating lingering loitering dawdling tarrying hovering oscillating fluctuating teetering wavering seesawing hemming hawing stalling temporizing hedging equivocating prevaricating tergiversating

    Meaning of Hesitating

    The primary meaning of "Hesitating" is to pause or wait before doing something because you are unsure or do not know what to do.

    Definitions

    • To stop or pause for a moment before doing something, often because you are not sure what to do or because you are afraid.
    • * To be uncertain or undecided about what to do or say.

    Etymology of Hesitating

    The word "Hesitating" comes from the verb "hesitate", which is derived from the Latin "haesitare", meaning "to stick or stumble", and is related to "haerere", meaning "to stick".
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of uncertainty or indecision, often accompanied by a sense of doubt or fear.

    Example Uses

    • She was hesitating about whether to take the job offer or not.
    • * He was hesitating at the edge of the pool, afraid to jump in.
    • * The company is hesitating to invest in the new project due to financial concerns.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decisive resolute determined firm confident bold courageous fearless impulsive spontaneous precipitous rash headlong reckless impetuous adamant unwavering unhesitant unflinching unshakeable steadfast stalwart

    Related Nouns

    hesitation uncertainty indecision doubt fear anxiety apprehension trepidation reluctance unwillingness disinclination pause delay procrastination lingering loitering dawdling tarrying hovering oscillation fluctuation

    Related Verbs

    hesitate vacillate waver falter stutter stammer pause delay procrastinate linger loiter dawdle tarry hover oscillate fluctuate teeter seesaw hem haw stall temporize hedge equivocate prevaricate

    Related Adjectives

    hesitant indecisive uncertain doubtful unsure irresolute tentative faltering stuttering stammering lingering loitering dawdling tardy sluggish slow dilatory laggard reluctant unwilling disinclined anxious apprehensive fearful