Definition for

hesitation


noun – The act of hesitating; a pausing or delay in determining or acting; suspension of judgment or decision from uncertainty of mind; a state of doubt.

noun – An irregular involuntary pausing in speech; awkward or embarrassed interruption of speech; stammering.

noun – Synonyms Hesitation, Hesitancy; wavering, suspense, uncertainty, doubt, vacillation; faltering. Hesitation is perhaps more often used for the act of hesitating, hesitancy generally for the spirit, character, or frame of mind. Hesitation is more common.

noun – The act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.

noun – A faltering in speech; stammering.

noun – An act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.

noun – A faltering in speech; stammering.

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