hesitant

Example Sentences

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Ali Khamenei proved hesitant and didn’t cross the threshold when everything changed after the Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Profits at Micron and its rivals have been soaring exponentially, but some investors have been hesitant to get too excited, as the memory market is known to deliver dramatic booms and then busts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Initially Chloe was hesitant to tell friends and family that she was being affected by infertility.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Scientists at the agency are hesitant to authorize the products due to potential risks to children and new users, the report said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

They acted slowly and without resolve, they backtracked, they obfuscated, they spoke with a small hesitant voice when what was needed was a howl.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson