hesitante
[eh-zi-TAHn-tuh]
adjectivemasculine/femininepl: hesitantes
hesitant
1. Feeling or showing reluctance or uncertainty; not quick to decide or act
She was hesitant about accepting the job offer.
Ela estava hesitante em aceitar a oferta de emprego.
2. Characterized by pauses or lack of fluency in speech
He spoke in a hesitant voice during the presentation.
Ele falou com uma voz hesitante durante a apresentação.
3. Showing doubt or uncertainty in movement or action
The child took hesitant steps toward the stranger.
A criança deu passos hesitantes em direção ao estranho.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hesitante em falar - hesitant to speak
com uma voz hesitante - in a hesitant voice
passos hesitantes - hesitant steps
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