The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Hesitant \Hes"i*tant\, a. [L. haesitans, p. pr. of haesitare: cf. F. h['e]sitant. See Hesitate.] 1. Not prompt in deciding or acting; hesitating. [1913 Webster] 2. Unready in speech. --Baxter. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
hesitant adj 1: lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly [syn: hesitant, hesitating]