When someone is hesitant, they are not sure whether they should do something. They might be hesitant because they are not sure whether it is the right thing to do, or they might be hesitant because they are not sure how the other person will react.
He was hesitant to answer the question, because he wasn't sure how the other person would react.
She was hesitant to answer the question, because she was not sure whether it was the right thing to do.
adjective
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
Synonyms:
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At first European nations were reluctant because of the hesitance of Portugal.
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At first, European nations were reluctant because of the hesitance of Portugal.
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I think he was hesitating because of the behavior modification.
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She could have been thinking, wondering, and hesitating.
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Is there a reason for the hesitation
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I'm hesitant to support.
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But I understand your hesitancy.
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But that bit of hesitancy proves fatal.
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My only hesitation is the colors.
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I understand your hesitance.