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Definition of Hesitation
1. Noun. Indecision in speech or action.
Exact synonyms: Vacillation, Wavering
Generic synonyms: Indecision, Indecisiveness, Irresolution
Derivative terms: Hesitate, Vacillate, Waver
Generic synonyms: Indecision, Indecisiveness, Irresolution
Derivative terms: Hesitate, Vacillate, Waver
2. Noun. A certain degree of unwillingness. "After some hesitation he agreed"
Exact synonyms: Disinclination, Hesitancy, Indisposition, Reluctance
Specialized synonyms: Sloth, Slothfulness
Generic synonyms: Involuntariness, Unwillingness
Derivative terms: Disincline, Hesitant, Hesitate, Hesitate, Indispose, Reluctant, Reluctant, Reluctant
Specialized synonyms: Sloth, Slothfulness
Generic synonyms: Involuntariness, Unwillingness
Derivative terms: Disincline, Hesitant, Hesitate, Hesitate, Indispose, Reluctant, Reluctant, Reluctant
3. Noun. The act of pausing uncertainly. "There was a hesitation in his speech"
Exact synonyms: Falter, Faltering, Waver
Generic synonyms: Pause
Derivative terms: Falter, Falter, Hesitate, Waver
Generic synonyms: Pause
Derivative terms: Falter, Falter, Hesitate, Waver
Definition of Hesitation
1. n. The act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.
Definition of Hesitation
1. the act of one that hesitates [n -S]