hesitative
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- hesitatively adverb
- unhesitative adjective
- unhesitatively adverb
Etymology
Origin of hesitative
Example Sentences
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"Admiral Darling is kind enough to think," said Scudamore, in his mild, hesitative way, blushing outwardly, but smiling inwardly, "that I am too good to be a clergyman."
From Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
Upon which Daun did strive to bestir himself thitherward, at last; and, though very slow and hesitative, his measures otherwise were unexceptionable, and turned out luckier than had been expected by some people.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 18 by Carlyle, Thomas
On the contrary, they look suspiciously like being undecided and hesitative about whether to let me proceed peacefully on my way or not.
From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume 1 From San Francisco to Teheran by Stevens, Thomas
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