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Hesitant

/hˈɛzɪtənt/
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(adj) Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.

I'm rather hesitant about asking him a favor.
I'm a little hesitant to ask a favor of that person.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He was ____ to accept the new job offer because he was worried about the long daily commute.

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