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1. (n.) hesitation
the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty or fear.
2. hesitation
a state of doubt or uncertainty.
3. hesitation
a momentary stop; pause.
4. hesitation
a halting or faltering in speech.
Etymology: (1615–25; < L)
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| Definition of 'Hesitation' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) hesitation, vacillation, wavering
indecision in speech or action
2. (noun) reluctance, hesitancy, hesitation, disinclination, indisposition
a certain degree of unwillingness
"a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed"
3. (noun) hesitation, waver, falter, faltering
the act of pausing uncertainly
"there was a hesitation in his speech"
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1. (noun) hesitation
the act of hesitating
"I can't do it," he answered without hesitation.
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| Definition of 'Hesitation' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Hesitation
the act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation
2. (noun) Hesitation
a faltering in speech; stammering
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