Meaning & use
hesitate
To pause before doing or saying something, usually because of uncertainty or reluctance.
See it in a sentence
Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions about the schedule.
She hesitated at the door, unsure whether to knock or walk away.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in the polite phrase "don't hesitate to," inviting someone to act or ask without worry.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
proceedact decisively
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