Billy was hesitant when he was asked a personal question.
Example sentence - He would hesitate a moment before answering the question.
I hesitate to contradict you.
I didn't hesitate to speak up when I saw an injustice happening.
If he has decided that the wrong decision was made, he will hesitate to follow through on the connected events and actions.
I hesitate to answer this question, not knowing how you will perceive it.
I hesitate to appear to misprize my native city
I hesitate to speculate on that unique piece of jewelry.
The puma did not hesitate to pounce on the possum.
Her artwork is truly unique, combining traditional techniques with a modern twist.
I hesitate to articulate for fear I may prevaricate.
don't hesitate to demur to the idea if you have any qualms
Candor is the quality of being open and honest. Example sentence: He was a man of refreshing candor because he didn't hesitate to tell me the truth when I asked him his opinion.
The noun forms for the verb to hesitate are hesitater and hesitation. Example sentences:He is a hesitater; he waits for the opportunity to pass before deciding to take advantage of it.There was an awkward hesitation before they were able to raise the curtain.