ETYM Latin haesitans, p. pr. of haesitare: cf. French hésitant. Related to Hesitate.
Lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly; SYN. hesitating, irresolute.
Material used for heat insulation; it may be wrapped around hot-water tanks to reduce heat loss, or around water pipes to prevent freezing in winter.
Continuing for a long time.
Hesitatingly, waveringly; unsteadily, in an unstable manner
In a slow, leisurely or prolonged way; -Rossetti; SYN. protractedly.