hesitate
verb (used without object)
to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination.
will hesitate
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future tenseof hesitate.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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More than 20 countries have said they are ready to help “ensure safe passage through the strait,” but many of them will hesitate to enter an active war zone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
History suggests they will hesitate before eventually caving to his will.
From Salon ● Jan. 3, 2026
While nearly half the states have expanded the coverage, health economist Joe Antos said he thinks others will hesitate to add the expense to their budgets.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2022
They argue Putin will hesitate to destroy an ancient city which is been at the centre of Russian culture, religion and history.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2022
“And don’t think we will hesitate to do this!”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
