Hesitation - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word hesitation
Brit.  |hezɪˈteɪʃn|  British pronunciation of the word hesitation

noun

- indecision in speech or action (syn: vacillation, wavering)
- a certain degree of unwillingness (syn: disinclination, hesitancy, indisposition, reluctance)
after some hesitation he agreed
- the act of pausing uncertainly (syn: falter, faltering, waver)
there was a hesitation in his speech

Extra examples

...one moment's hesitation on my part, and the elusive butterfly was lost to me forever...

I have no hesitation about throwing him out.

I have no hesitation in recommending him for the job.

After some hesitation one of them began to speak.

He agreed without hesitation.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Philip for the position.

There was a slight hesitation in Jamie's voice.

He accepted the position without hesitation or uncertainty.

...without hesitation she reprobated such an indecent idea...

...a teacher who rejects substandard work without hesitation...

He accepted the job, albeit with some hesitation.

The question brought her up short, but after a moment's hesitation, she answered it.

I accepted his offer without a moment's hesitation.

...if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation...

Without even a hover of hesitation.

Word forms

noun
singular: hesitation
plural: hesitations
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