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- DictionaryHes·i·ta·tion/ˌhezəˈtāSHən/
noun
- 1. the action of pausing or hesitating before saying or doing something: "she answered without hesitation"
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.
: to hold back in doubt or indecision. She didn't hesitate when they offered her the job. 2. : to delay momentarily : pause. He hesitated and waited for her to say something. 3. : stammer. transitive verb. : to hold back from (doing or saying something) in doubt or uncertainty. Don't hesitate to call if you need something. hesitater noun.
the act of pausing uncertainly. “there was a hesitation in his speech” synonyms: falter, faltering, waver. see more. noun. a certain degree of unwillingness. “after some hesitation he agreed” synonyms: disinclination, hesitancy, indisposition, reluctance. see more. noun. indecision in speech or action. synonyms: vacillation, wavering. see more.
Apr 25, 2024 · noun. 1. the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear. His hesitation cost him the championship. 2. a state of doubt or uncertainty. 3. a halting or faltering in speech. SYNONYMS 2. hesitancy, indecision, irresolution, vacillation.
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. Join us.
a pause before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain: After a moment's hesitation, he unlocked the door. have no hesitation in doing sth. used to show you are very willing to do something because you know it is the right thing to do: He had no hesitation in signing for the team.
hesitation. noun. 1. delay, pausing, uncertainty, stalling, dithering, indecision, hesitancy, doubt, vacillation, temporizing, shilly-shallying, irresolution, hemming and hawing, dubiety After some hesitation, he answered her question.
