How to use "hesitant" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "hesitant" in popular movie and book plots

  • Nora brings up the subject to an initially hesitant Max; however, they resolve to attend as a couple.  - White Palace (film)
  • Caine is hesitant at first, but later agrees to go to Atlanta with Ronnie.  - Menace II Society
  • Bagheera and Baloo take Mowgli to the edge of the Man-Village, but Mowgli is still hesitant to go there.  - The Jungle Book (1967 film)
  • Realising this, Anjali is hesitant to go on with the marriage, and stands weeping.  - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  • Despite Picard's reassurances, Riker is hesitant to reveal sensitive Starfleet information in negotiating the treaty.  - Future Imperfect
  • Most legislators, however, are still hesitant due to his immortality.  - The Bicentennial Man
  • However, Abraham is hesitant to hire Chris because of his tough-guy, heavy metal image, butB.  - Selena (film)
  • Miles never speaks of the matter, and the governess is hesitant to raise the issue.  - The Turn of the Screw
  • Kevin is hesitant to join until the visage of a menacing head – the Supreme Being – appears behind them, demanding the return of the map.  - Time Bandits
  • Though hesitant at first, Christina ultimately consents to help Nicole.  - Les Diaboliques (film)
  • As she steps in, the mother asks the children what they did while she was out, but the children are hesitant and do not answer.  - The Cat in the Hat
  • Liebermann is hesitant and wonders if the call was a prank.  - The Boys from Brazil (novel)
  • The adults of Maycomb are hesitant to talk about Boo, and few of them have seen him for many years.  - To Kill a Mockingbird
  • Though hesitant at first, she, along with Bryce, meets with Powell for the trip to Siberia.  - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
  • A hesitant Léon gives her shelter.  - Léon: The Professional
  • I perform a much needed job here in the City of Amnesia"), although he is a little hesitant this time.  - The Big O

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