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Hesitation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hesitation is a noun meaning An act of hesitating.

Meaning

An act of hesitating.

More Meanings

  1. Doubt; vacillation.
  2. A faltering in speech; stammering.

Example Sentences

She carried out the order without hesitation.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hesitation

Depending on context, synonyms include cunctation, hesitance, hesitancy, hold-up, irresolution, wavering.

cunctationhesitancehesitancyhold-upirresolutionwaveringfalterreluctancefalteringdisinclinationindispositionvacillationwaver

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include faltering, hesitancy, falter, wavering, vacillation, reluctance.

falteringhesitancyfalterwaveringvacillationreluctancewaverdisinclinationindispositionperplexityshilly-shallyingembarrassmentdiffidencetimidityindecisionvolatilityindecisivenessreticenceuncertaintydoubt

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