English Synonym Finder

I hesitate

Definitions

To pause before saying or doing something due to uncertainty, reluctance, or indecision.

To be slow to act or speak out of nervousness or lack of confidence.

Examples

I hesitate to accept the offer until I have more information.

Whenever I hesitate to speak up, I often regret it later.

I hesitate to walk through the dark forest alone at night.

Synonyms

I waver I vacillate I pause I falter I dither I oscillate I stall

Antonyms

I proceed I act I decide I rush I advance I commit I plunge