hesitate

US /ˈhez.ə.teɪt/
UK /ˈhez.ə.teɪt/
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ためらう, 躊躇する

pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty

:
She hesitated for a moment before answering the difficult question.
彼女は難しい質問に答える前に一瞬ためらった
Don't hesitate to ask if you need help.
助けが必要な場合は遠慮なく尋ねてください。