hesitator

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noun

A word, such as "er" or "um", expressing hesitation on the part of the speaker.

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Meanings

nounhesitator (plural hesitators)

plural hesitators

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of hesitater.
  2. human sciencesA word, such as "er" or "um", expressing hesitation on the part of the speaker.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounone who hesitates (usually out of fear)

Similar
waverervacillatorhesitater
Broader
coward
Also see
hesitatervacillatorwaverer

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

hesitator. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hesitator

MLA

“hesitator.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hesitator. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hesitator,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hesitator.

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