Hesitating
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hesitating is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of hesitate.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of hesitate.
More Meanings
- hesitation
Example Sentences
Miss Martin, after sundry hesitatings and coughings, with a preparatory choke or two, […] commenced a species of treble chirruping […]
Word Forms
- hesitatings
Synonyms for hesitating
Depending on context, synonyms include irresolute, hesitant, indecisive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hesitant, indecisive, irresolute, hesitance, halting, hesitancy.
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