Definitions

1. adjective

reluctant or disinclined to take notice, comply, or respond; unwilling or slow to accept or acknowledge something

“The student was found to be an oscitant, always reluctant to participate in class discussions.”

2. noun

a person who is reluctant or disinclined to take notice, comply, or respond

“The professor was puzzled by the number of oscitants in his class, who seemed to be uninterested in the topic.”