Definition

A person who is unsure or slow to make a decision.

Example

She is a hesitater when it comes to making big choices.

Conversation

I noticed you seem like a bit of a hesitater when making decisions.

Yeah, I always second-guess myself, especially in big choices.

It can be tough, but sometimes you just have to trust your gut.

True, I should work on being more confident in my choices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hesitater → The word 'hesitater' comes from the Latin 'haesitare' (meaning to hesitate or be in doubt), which is a frequentative form of 'haesus' (meaning to stick or cling). The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs an action. Thus, a hesitater is a person who is in a state of hesitation or doubt.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'sticking' ('haesus') to their doubts — that's why a hesitater is someone who hesitates.

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