Definition of Hesitation

1. Noun. Indecision in speech or action.

Exact synonyms: Vacillation, Wavering
Generic synonyms: Indecision, Indecisiveness, Irresolution
Derivative terms: Hesitate, Vacillate, Waver

2. Noun. A certain degree of unwillingness. "After some hesitation he agreed"

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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hesitation

Hesiod
hesitance
hesitances
hesitancies
hesitancy
hesitancy
hesitant
hesitantly
hesitate
hesitated
hesitater
hesitaters
hesitates
hesitating
hesitatingly
hesitation
hesitations
hesitator
hesitators
hesp
hesped
hesperetin
hesperian
Hesperian
hesperid
hesperid
hesperidene
hesperides
Hesperides
hesperidia

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