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1. Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
   "The hesitating seconds seemed to last forever";
   - hesitant

1. Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
   "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures";
   - waver, waffle [N. Amer, informal], baulk [Brit], balk
    
2. Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
   "The speaker hesitated";
   - pause

See also: dithery [informal], indecisive

Type of: delay

Encyclopedia: Hesitating