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hesitate vs hesitant

hesitant vs hesitate

hesitate is not an adjective while hesitant is an adjective.

hesitate is a verb but hesitant is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hesitate No No Yes No
hesitant No Yes No No
hesitate (adjective) hesitant (adjective)
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
hesitate (verb) hesitant (verb)
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
Difference between hesitate and hesitant

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