What does hesitation mean?
Definitions for hesitation
ˌhɛz ɪˈteɪ ʃənhes·i·ta·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
hesitation, vacillation, wavering(noun)
indecision in speech or action
reluctance, hesitancy, hesitation, disinclination, indisposition(noun)
a certain degree of unwillingness
"a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed"
hesitation, waver, falter, faltering(noun)
the act of pausing uncertainly
"there was a hesitation in his speech"
Wiktionary
hesitation(Noun)
An act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.
Etymology: From haesitationem, accusative singular of haesitatio, from haesito.
hesitation(Noun)
A faltering in speech; stammering.
Etymology: From haesitationem, accusative singular of haesitatio, from haesito.
Webster Dictionary
Hesitation(noun)
the act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation
Etymology: [L. haesitatio: cf. F. hsitation.]
Hesitation(noun)
a faltering in speech; stammering
Etymology: [L. haesitatio: cf. F. hsitation.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hesitation in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hesitation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of hesitation in a Sentence
The move is not something we can do administratively, i expect this will move through both houses relatively quickly and I expect the governor will sign it without much hesitation whatsoever.
Enthusiasm is a volcano on whose top never grows the grass of hesitation.
I immediately knew that something needed to be done, there was no hesitation. It was a scary situation, but I knew that I was going to do my best. I knew he needed help.
Our District The Troopers were able to turn a potentially bad situation into a thankful ending for at least one family this Thanksgiving holiday, i am extremely proud of our officers who acted without hesitation in this life saving transport.
Don't get caught in the political conversation, be concerned about your local flock. And if you have any hesitation, err on the side of caution.
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Translations for hesitation
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- hesitació, vacil·lacióCatalan, Valencian
- zaváhání, váháníCzech
- ZögernGerman
- δισταγμόςGreek
- hesitación, vacilaciónSpanish
- epäröinti, takeltelu, empiminenFinnish
- sòradh, sgogarsaichScottish Gaelic
- keragu-raguan, ragu-raguIndonesian
- esitazioneItalian
- 躊躇, ためらいJapanese
- ZéckenLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- niezdecydowanie, wahaniePolish
- hesitaçãoPortuguese
- нерешительностьRussian
- tvekanSwedish
- 犹豫Chinese
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