hesitation
Pronunciation
/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "hesitation"in English

Hesitation
01

a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or reluctance before acting

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
hesitations
Examples
She showed hesitation before agreeing to the risky plan.
02

the fact of being uncertain about something

Examples
She felt a moment of hesitation before signing the contract, unsure if it was the right decision.
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