Hesitated
[hez-i-teyt] /ˈhɛz ɪˌteɪt/
verb (used without object), hesitated, hesitating.
1.
to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination:
She hesitated to take the job.
2.
to have scruples or doubts; be unwilling:
He hesitated to break the law.
3.
to pause:
I hesitated before reciting the next line.
4.
to falter in speech; stammer:
Embarrassment caused the speaker to hesitate.
/ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/
verb (intransitive)
1.
to hold back or be slow in acting; be uncertain
2.
to be unwilling or reluctant (to do something)
3.
to stammer or pause in speaking
v.
1620s, from Latin haesitatum, past participle of haesitare (see hesitation). Related: Hesitated; hesitating.
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