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Meanings of hesitant in English
Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly.
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Examples for "groping"
Examples for "groping"
1
One of them was groping in the darkness in search of Christ.
2
Absolutely none; I am groping in the dark, without a single clew.
3
We are in most cases groping our way blindly in the dark.
4
Anne could not recall it and Nora was groping in the dark.
5
The groping paw just missed his left foot as he continued onward.
Usage of hesitant in English
1
SunTrust said borrowers are hesitant to seek credit in the current economy.
2
For example, the hesitant liberalising of exchange rates probably slowed economic rebalancing.
3
EBONY: Would you be hesitant to move forward with a second season?
4
Especially since Purviance hired on, a fact she's not hesitant to mention.
5
Some have been hesitant to hold parades while troops remain in Afghanistan.
6
When asked about the census, most are hesitant to offer an opinion.
7
Whether the person was hesitant or confused, seconds passed and nothing happened.
8
You were probably hesitant about taking a risk on something so personal.
9
The animals seemed momentarily hesitant, surprised by the appearance of more people.
10
Soon after, Stone grew less hesitant to tout his access to Trump.
11
Commentators said Mr Romney appeared in command while Mr Obama was hesitant.
12
Was it easy to bring the character back or were you hesitant?
13
There's a final reason I'm hesitant to get involved with someone else.
14
Is it really you? Dolando said, recognizing the man, but still hesitant.
15
I had been hesitant to call for these measures in the past.
16
She was hesitant and nervous when she called the house in Connecticut.
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Hesitant through the time
Hesitant across language varieties
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Less common