Hesitative vs. Hesitant — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Hesitative and Hesitant
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Hesitative
Distinguished by hesitation; hesitating.
Hesitant
Inclined or tending to hesitate.
Hesitative
Showing, or characterized by, hesitation.
[He said] in his mild, hesitative way.
Hesitant
Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
I am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper.
Hesitant
Not prompt in deciding or acting; hesitating.
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Hesitant
Unready in speech.
Hesitant
Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly;
Stood irresolute waiting for some inspiration
Hesitant
Acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence;
A groping effort to understand
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