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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" Similar Opposite
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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.
HESITATION definition: 1. the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain…. Learn more.
If your friend's dog is growling and staring you down, but she tells you he won't bite, that feeling that something not feeling right that stops you from petting him is hesitation. The Latin root of hesitation is haesitationem, which means irresolution or uncertainty.
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. Synonyms: vacillation, irresolution, indecision, hesitancy. a halting or faltering in speech. Synonyms: stammer.
HESITATION meaning: 1. the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain…. Learn more.
1. : 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.
Define hesitation. hesitation synonyms, hesitation pronunciation, hesitation translation, English dictionary definition of hesitation. n. 1. The act or an instance of hesitating. 2. The state of being hesitant. 3. A pause or faltering in speech. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...
It is a natural response when confronted with choices or situations that evoke doubt or ambiguity. However, hesitation can also provide an opportunity for reflection, allowing individuals to gather their thoughts and carefully consider their next course of action.
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.
Definition of hesitation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
