verb
- paused before doing or saying something, typically due to uncertainty or reluctance
Usage: past tense of hesitate
Examples
- She hesitated before answering the difficult question.
- He hesitated at the door, unsure whether to knock.
- The student hesitated when asked to solve the problem on the board.
- I hesitated to tell her the bad news.
- The driver hesitated at the intersection, causing traffic to back up.
- She never hesitated to help others in need.
- He hesitated for a moment, then made his decision.