1. Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
   - hesitant

1. Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
   "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"
   - waver, waffle, balk, baulk [Brit] 
2. Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
   - pause

See also: dithery, hesitater, hesitation, indecisive

Type of: delay

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