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HESITATING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Hesitating.

Hesitating - as an adjective satellite

Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hesitating - as a verb

To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.

Example: "He hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment."

To stammer; to falter in speaking.

To utter with hesitation or to intimate by a reluctant manner.

Hesitating - as a noun

Hesitation

Example Sentences

"She stood hesitating at the edge of the diving board."
"She was hesitating whether to accept the job offer or not."
"I'm hesitating between the blue or the red dress for the party."
"She was hesitating whether to accept the job offer or not."
"He stood at the edge of the cliff, hesitating to jump."
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Word Game Points

Is HESITATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hesitating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HESITATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is HESITATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hesitating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HESITATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is HESITATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hesitating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HESITATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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