Hesitant Synonyms

46 hesitant synonyms include uncertain, undecided, unsure, doubtful, in doubt, dubious, tentative, half-hearted, ambivalent, and sceptical. Hesitant is an adjective, and its antonyms are certain, decisive, and confident. Here are some additional synonyms for "hesitant" with example sentences.

Another word for Hesitant

46 other ways to say hesitant.

  • wavering  
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  • vacillating  
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  • unsure
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  • undecided  
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  • uncertain  
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  • timid
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  • tentative  
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  • stuttering  
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  • stumbling  
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  • stammering  
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  • stalling  
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  • shy
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  • shilly-shallying  
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  • self-effacing  
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  • sceptical  
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  • reluctant
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  • oscillating  
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  • on the horns of a dilemma  
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  • nervous
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  • lacking confidence  
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  • irresolute  
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  • in two minds  
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  • insecure
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  • in doubt
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  • indecisive  
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  • in a quandary  
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  • in a dilemma  
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  • iffy  
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  • humming and hawing  
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  • hesitating  
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  • having qualms  
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  • having misgivings  
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  • havering  
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  • hanging back  
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  • half-hearted  
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  • faltering  
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  • dubious  
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  • doubtful  
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  • dithering  
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  • dilly-dallying  
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  • diffident  
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  • delaying  
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  • cunctatory  
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  • blowing hot and cold  
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  • bashful  
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  • ambivalent
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Use hesitant in a Sentence

His hesitant response indicated uncertainty.

I felt hesitant before speaking up.

She was hesitant to accept the offer.

They appeared hesitant about making decisions.