Hesitant
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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.
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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.
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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.