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hesitant

hes·i·tant

hesitant

 
pronunciation:
he zih tnt
part of speech: adjective
definition: not feeling sure; in doubt.
I want to go to the party, but I'm hesitant because I won't know anyone there.
antonyms:
certain, confident, decisive
similar words:
doubtful, faltering, halfhearted, reluctant, uncertain, undecided, unsure
derivation: hesitantly (adv.)