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adj. - Acting with uncertainty or lack of confidence; Lacking decisiveness of character.

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  • Sitting by Claude made me feel uninformed and hesitant, that is one knowledgeable dude with a wealth of experience.
  • But he said the group had been "hesitant" to take part.
  • In some cases, it seems they're kind of hesitant to take a strong
  • You know, the time as a POW that he is so "hesitant" to talk about.
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