Definitions for hesitation
ˌhɛz ɪˈteɪ ʃənhes·i·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. hesitation, vacillation, waveringnoun

   indecision in speech or action

2. reluctance, hesitancy, hesitation, disinclination, indispositionnoun

   a certain degree of unwillingness

   "a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed"

3. hesitation, waver, falter, falteringnoun

   the act of pausing uncertainly

   "there was a hesitation in his speech"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hesitationnoun

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

2. hesitationnoun

   A faltering in speech; stammering.

3. Etymology: From haesitationem, accusative singular of haesitatio, from haesito.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hesitationnoun

   Etymology: from hesitate.

   1. Doubt; uncertainty; difficulty made.

   I cannot foresee the difficulties and hesitations of every one: they will be more or fewer, according to the capacity of each peruser. John Woodward, Natural History.

   2. Intermission of speech; want of volubility.

   Many clergymen write in so diminutive a manner, with such frequent blots and interlineations, that they are hardly able to go on without perpetual hesitations. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hesitation

   Hesitation or hesitating is the psychological process of pausing in the course of making a decision or taking an action, typically due to uncertainty as to the best course of action. Hesitation is described in both positive and negative terms, with some perceiving it as an indication of thoughtfulness, while others characterize it as a sign of indecisiveness or lack of the will to act. In literature, a period of hesitation on the part of a key character has sometimes been depicted as having substantial consequences.

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1. hesitation

   Hesitation is a pause or delay in action, decision, or speech due to uncertainty, nervousness, or unwillingness. It is often characterized by reluctance or doubt.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Hesitationnoun

   the act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation

2. Hesitationnoun

   a faltering in speech; stammering

3. Etymology: [L. haesitatio: cf. F. hsitation.]

Matched Categories

1. • Indecision
   • Pause
   • Unwillingness

How to pronounce hesitation?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say hesitation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hesitation in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hesitation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of hesitation in a Sentence

1. Chris Evans:

   I mean, look – I love what I do. It’s great; I pour all of myself into it. But in terms of – even this industry is full of pockets of doubt, hesitation and recalibration in terms of really trying to find someone that you really can pour all of yourself into.

2. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe:

   Uncertainty remains over the global economic outlook such as trade frictions and Britain's exit from the European Union, we'll respond to downside risks without hesitation and take flexible and all possible steps.

3. Erasmus Williams:

   We can say without hesitation that we welcome the news very much, it's a manifestation of the very cordial relationship between the United States and Liberia.

4. Sheikh Khaled:

   We send a message to Iran and to all its followers. We are now serious about confronting it and we have no hesitation to defend our people, states, interests and brothers in the region because this is a vital issue for us.

5. Rudy Somoza:

   As soon as he finished his sentence, Daryl informed me he needed to help this gentleman right now, so, Daryl jumped into action without hesitation.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hesitation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hesitation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=hesitation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesitation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hesitation