hesitant
/ˈhɛzɪtənt/ adjective B2- Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation. · I am hesitant to recommend him as a manager because he has a short temper.
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Julianne offered a hesitant smile, her fingers lightly tapping a syncopated rhythm against the sleek exterior of the protective shell.
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