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   Hes·i·tate

   /ˈhezəˌtāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty: "she hesitated, unsure of what to say" Similar pausedelayhang backwaitshilly-shallyditherstalltemporizebe in two mindsbe in a quandarybe in a dilemmabe on the horns of a dilemmabe uncertainbe hesitantbe unsurebe doubtfulbe indecisiveequivocatevacillateoscillatewaverhave second thoughtshaverhum and hawswitherinformal:dilly-dallyblow hot and coldOpposite be resolutebe certain
   • ▪ be reluctant to do something: "he hesitated to spoil the mood by being inquisitive" Similar be reluctantbe unwillingbe disinclinedscruplehave misgivings abouthave qualms aboutbe ambivalent aboutfeel uneasy aboutshrink fromdemur fromhang back fromthink twice aboutbe diffident aboutbalk atboggle atOpposite be willing

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin haesitat- ‘stuck fast, left undecided’, from the verb haesitare, from haerere ‘stick, stay’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hesitater noun
   • 2. hesitative adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHESITATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain: After a slight hesitation, she began to speak. Any hesitation on the part of the government will be seen as weakness. hesitation in formal I have no hesitation in recommending Ms. Shapur for the job. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Hesitating.

3. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › hesitateHesitate - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   To pause or show reluctance before taking an action or making a decision. "He didn't hesitate to grab a second piece of cake, as it was his favorite dessert." Detailed Meaning of 'hesitate' It denotes a momentary pause or indecisiveness characterized by doubt, uncertainty, or a lack of confidence.

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   noun. the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear: His hesitation cost him the championship. a state of doubt or uncertainty. a halting or faltering in speech. See more. Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip. AnyClip Product Demo 2022.

5. www.spanishdict.com › translate › hesitatHesitate in Spanish | English to Spanish Translation ...

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   Dictionary. Conjugation. Examples. Pronunciation. Thesaurus. hesitate ( heh. - zih. - teyt. ) intransitive verb. 1. (to be uncertain) a. vacilar. She hesitated a little bit when I asked her to lend me money.Ella vaciló un poco cuando le pedí que me prestara dinero.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHESITATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain: After a slight hesitation, she began to speak. Any hesitation on the part of the government will be seen as weakness. hesitation in formal I have no hesitation in recommending Ms Shapur for the job. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Hesitating.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hesitantHesitant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : slow to act or proceed (as from fear, indecision, or unwillingness) : tending to hesitate : showing or feeling reluctance or hesitation. took a hesitant step towards the door. hesitant about accepting the job. hesitantly adverb. Synonyms. cagey. cagy. disinclined. dubious. indisposed. loath. loth. loathe. reluctant. reticent.

8. www.wordreference.com › es › translationhesitate - English-Spanish Dictionary - WordReference.com

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   In Lists: Top 2000 English words, Verbs followed by an infinitive, more... Synonyms: pause, waver, falter, hold back, hang back, more... Collocations: don't hesitate to [ask, speak up], hesitated while [on stage, speaking, performing], don't hesitate to contact me (directly), more...