HESITATED
/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪd/
9 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of HESITATED
To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
"He hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment."
To stammer; to falter in speaking.
To utter with hesitation or to intimate by a reluctant manner.
Examples of HESITATED in a Sentence
- "He hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment."
Word Details
Is HESITATED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HESITATED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HESITATED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HESITATED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | s | i | t | a | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HESITATED
100 words from the letters in HESITATED
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How to Use HESITATED in Word Games
HESITATED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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