LookItUphesitation
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃən/
hesitation means: A pause before doing something because you are uncertain or worried.
noun
A pause before doing something because you are uncertain or worried.
- He jumped in without hesitation.
- After a brief hesitation, I accepted the offer.
- Her hesitation before opening the door made me nervous.
A short pause while speaking because you are unsure what to say.
- There was a hesitation before her answer.
- His hesitation in the middle of the sentence sounded awkward.
- After several hesitations, she finished reading the letter.
Doubt that makes it hard to decide or act confidently.
- I recommend her without hesitation.
- He expressed hesitation about the new plan.
- Their hesitation disappeared when they saw the results.
Questions about hesitation
What does hesitation mean?
A pause before doing something because you are uncertain or worried.
What is hesitation in other languages?
Türkçe: tereddüt · Español: vacilación · Français: hésitation · Deutsch: Zögern · Italiano: esitazione · 日本語: ためらい
How do you pronounce hesitation?
It is pronounced /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃən/.
How do you use hesitation in a sentence?
He jumped in without hesitation. After a brief hesitation, I accepted the offer.
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