hesitative

[ hez-i-tey-tiv ]

adjective
  1. characterized by hesitation; hesitating.

Origin of hesitative

1
First recorded in 1785–95; hesitate + -ive

Other words from hesitative

  • hes·i·ta·tive·ly, adverb
  • un·hes·i·ta·tive, adjective
  • un·hes·i·ta·tive·ly, adverb

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