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    hesitation
    /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃn/

    noun

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

    Hesitation is the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of hesitation with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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

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

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

    Hesitation is an act or instance of hesitating, or a pausing or faltering in speech. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, example sentences, and phrases containing hesitation from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › hesitationHESITATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

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

    Apr 25, 2024 · Hesitation is an unwillingness or delay to do something because of uncertainty, worry, or embarrassment. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of hesitation with Collins English Dictionary.

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

    Hesitation happens when you feel uncertainty or doubt. It can be a pause in speech, a faltering moment before you act, or a silent second of indecision. 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.

  9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hesitateHesitate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Hesitate means to hold back in doubt or indecision, to delay momentarily, or to stammer. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for hesitate.