as in faltered
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
I didn't hesitate to tell them that what they were doing was wrong and that I wanted no part of it
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Recent Examples of hesitated
Shelter volunteer Julie Saraceno shared the bittersweet moment Russell hesitated at the shelter's front door, seemingly realizing his adventure had come to an end.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Bangladeshis haven’t hesitated to weigh in, writing hundreds of emails saying that anyone running for office must meet certain educational thresholds.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Nearly two decades ago, Intel hesitated to pivot to GPUs, clinging to CPUs as its core business.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Initially, Firestone Walker hesitated to enter this market, but the company eventually recognized the opportunity to meet changing consumer preferences.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The first kitten who came, Henry, happily went inside their house, but the others, Clyde and Mama, hesitated.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
In recent years, owner Maureen Palacios said, some schools have hesitated to purchase certain books — especially those with LGBTQ+ themes.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Another person hesitated, then began to move in the same direction.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
During his first two starts, Maiava has not hesitated to fling the ball fearlessly downfield.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Bangladeshis haven’t hesitated to weigh in, writing hundreds of emails saying that anyone running for office must meet certain educational thresholds.
—Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Nearly two decades ago, Intel hesitated to pivot to GPUs, clinging to CPUs as its core business.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Initially, Firestone Walker hesitated to enter this market, but the company eventually recognized the opportunity to meet changing consumer preferences.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The first kitten who came, Henry, happily went inside their house, but the others, Clyde and Mama, hesitated.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
In recent years, owner Maureen Palacios said, some schools have hesitated to purchase certain books — especially those with LGBTQ+ themes.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Another person hesitated, then began to move in the same direction.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
During his first two starts, Maiava has not hesitated to fling the ball fearlessly downfield.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Hesitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hesitated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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