What does "hesitated" mean?

simple past and past participle of hesitate

What is a synonym for "hesitated"?

Common synonyms include: cautious, conservative, delayed, dither, hesitant, indecisive.

Pronounced //ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪd//.

/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪd/ verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

"At one time, people would not have hesitated to light up a cigarette in stations, restaurants, or hospital waiting rooms."