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   Hes·i·ta·tion

   /ˌhezəˈtāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of pausing or hesitating before saying or doing something: "she answered without hesitation" Similar pausingdelayhanging backwaitingshilly-shallyingditheringstallingtemporizingtemporizationuncertaintyhesitancyhesitanceunsurenessdoubtdoubtfulnessdubiousnessirresolutionirresolutenessindecisionindecisivenessequivocationvacillationoscillationwaveringskepticismnervousnesssecond thoughtshaveringhumming and hawingswitheringinformal:dilly-dallyingblowing hot and coldrare:dubietyincertitudecunctationOpposite resolutioncertainty

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin haesitatio(n)-, from haesitare (see hesitate).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hesitationHesitation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a pausing or faltering in speech. Synonyms. faltering. fence-sitting. hesitance. hesitancy. indecision. irresolution. pause. shilly-shallying. vacillation. wavering. wobbling. wabbling. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of hesitation in a Sentence.

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   Hesitation definition: the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear. See examples of HESITATION used in a sentence.

4. 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.

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   HESITATION meaning: 1. the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hesitationHesitation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a certain degree of unwillingness. “after some hesitation he agreed”. synonyms: disinclination, hesitancy, indisposition, reluctance. see more. see less. types: sloth, slothfulness. a disinclination to work or exert yourself.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionhesitation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   hesitation. noun. /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/. /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/. [uncountable, countable] the act of being slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous. She agreed without the slightest hesitation. He spoke fluently and without unnecessary hesitations. Definitions on the go.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHESITATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Hesitation is an unwillingness to do something, or a delay in doing it, because you are uncertain, worried, or embarrassed about it. He promised there would be no more hesitations in pursuing reforms.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › hesitationHesitation - definition of hesitation by The Free Dictionary

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   hes•i•ta•tion. (ˌhɛz ɪˈteɪ ʃən) n. 1. the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty or fear. 2. a state of doubt or uncertainty. 3. a momentary stop; pause. 4. a halting or faltering in speech. [1615–25; < Latin]

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHESITATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    HESITATION definition: 1. a pause before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain: 2. used to…. Learn more.

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    The meaning of HESITATE is to hold back in doubt or indecision. How to use hesitate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hesitate.