hesitate definition: to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do
hesitate hes· i· tate
hesitate Synonyms: halt stagger waver balance
hesitate I would not hesitate to ask for help if I felt I needed it.
hesitate She hesitated to answer the question when she was called on.
hesitate We hesitated at first, but we were all very proud of ourselves for sticking up for our friend.
hesitate Why might a person hesitate?
hesitate What can you do if you or someone else hesitates?
hesitate Can you think of a time you may have hesitated? Let’s talk about it!