Definition & Meaning of "hesitation"in English

Hesitation

a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or reluctance before acting

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

hesitations

Examples

She showed hesitation before agreeing to the risky plan.

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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