Synonyms for hesitating

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hez-i-teyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛz ɪˌteɪt

Définition of hesitating

Origin : 1620s, from Latin haesitatum, past participle of haesitare (see hesitation). Related: Hesitated; hesitating.

adj doubtful
adj slow

Example sentences :

The reporter stood with clenched fists and flashing eyes, hesitating.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

"Miss Moore," he said in a hesitating manner, taking off his hat as he spoke.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Low and hesitating as it was, Hiram started violently at the sound.
Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle

"I think I had better not," replied Eudora, in a hesitating voice.
Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Hesitating to advance, he pointed out the place to the attention of his companion.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

Hesitating no longer, Monny struck her hands loudly together.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

Suddenly she turned to Adam, where he stood, shaking and hesitating, in the doorway.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

It was a hesitating face, which seemed to blink doubtfully in the daylight.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

After hesitating for a moment the priest was obliged to confess the truth.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

She paused and sighed, hesitating to carry her confession further.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

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