hesitated Definition
paused before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty or reluctance.
Using hesitated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hesitated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She hesitated before answering the question.
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He hesitated to take the job offer.
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I hesitated to speak up in the meeting.
hesitated Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for hesitated
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Summary: hesitated in Brief
The verb 'hesitated' [ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪd] means to pause before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty or reluctance. It is synonymous with 'wavered' and 'dithered' and antonymous with 'decided' and 'acted'. Examples include 'She hesitated before answering the question' and 'I hesitated to speak up in the meeting'.
