hesitation
[noun]
Synonyms:
- indecision, delay, doubt, hesitancy, irresolution, uncertainty, vacillation
- reluctance, misgiving(s), qualm(s), scruple(s), unwillingness

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Contrasted words: alacrity, eagerness, courage, mettle, resolution, spirit, tenacity, aplomb, assurance, confidence
Related Words: doubt, dubiety, dubiosity, mistrust, uncertainty, dawdling, delay, procrastination, averseness, indisposition, reluctance

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

hes‧i‧ta‧tion /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən, ˌhezɪˈteɪʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]
when someone hesitates:
After some hesitation one of them began to speak.
without hesitation
He agreed without hesitation.
have no hesitation in doing something
I would have no hesitation in recommending Philip for the position.
a slight/brief/momentary etc hesitation
There was a slight hesitation in Jamie’s voice.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

hesitation
noun
ADJ. brief, fractional, momentary, slight There was a momentary hesitation before he replied.
initial After some initial hesitation, teachers seem to have accepted the new system.
PREP. after … ~ After much hesitation, they decided to leave.
without ~ She answered immediately, without any hesitation.
PHRASES have no hesitation in doing sth I have no hesitation in recommending him for the job.
a moment's hesitation, a moment of hesitation After a moment's hesitation, he nodded.

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