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

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. hesitation, vacillation, wavering(noun)

   indecision in speech or action

2. 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"

3. hesitation, waver, falter, faltering(noun)

   the act of pausing uncertainly

   "there was a hesitation in his speech"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. hesitation(Noun)

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

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

2. hesitation(Noun)

   A faltering in speech; stammering.

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

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Hesitation(noun)

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

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

2. Hesitation(noun)

   a faltering in speech; stammering

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

How to pronounce hesitation?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. John Conklin:

   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.

2. Kahlil Gibran:

   Enthusiasm is a volcano on whose top never grows the grass of hesitation.

3. Hunter Harris:

   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.

4. Interim Capt. Angelo Mollo:

   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.

5. Derek Allen:

   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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