
Hesitant
Emotional Uncertainty
Use 'hesitant' to express feelings of mixed emotions or internal doubts when making decisions.

She was hesitant to accept the promotion, fearing the increased responsibility.
In Decision-Making
'Hesitant' describes someone who delays choosing because they're uncertain about the outcomes.

I'm hesitant to invest in that stock because I don't have enough information.
Social Situations
In social contexts, being 'hesitant' can show politeness or reluctance to offend others.

He seemed hesitant to criticize her cooking, despite not liking it.
Compare with
AmbivalentCertainDoubtfulIndecisiveReluctantTentativeUnwilling
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