躇
see 踌躇; hesitate; complacent
Meanings
2 senses · 9 examplesverb
see 踌躇; to hesitate; to shilly-shally
literaryThis character is only used in the compound word 踌躇 (chóu chú), which means to hesitate or be complacent.
He hesitated at the doorway for a long time and ultimately didn't go in.
Facing this difficult choice, he seemed somewhat hesitant.
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Since you have decided, do not hesitate anymore.
Don't hesitate to move forward; take this step bravely.
adjective
see 踌躇; complacent; self-satisfied
literaryUsed in the idiom 踌躇满志 to describe a state of being self-satisfied and ambitious.
He talked about his future plans with immense satisfaction and confidence.
Looking at his smug and self-satisfied look, he must have succeeded.
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This kind of complacent mindset can easily lead to arrogance.
Back then, he was also high-spirited and full of ambition.
At the beginning of the project, everyone on the team was full of confidence.