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hesitation

/ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Hesitation means: a certain degree of unwillingness.

Synonyms for hesitation13

noun, as in a certain degree of unwillingness

reluctance, hesitancy, disinclination, indisposition

noun, as in the act of pausing uncertainly

waver, falter, faltering

noun, as in indecision in speech or action

vacillation, wavering

also used for hesitation

cunctation, irresolution, hesitance, hold-up

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What does hesitation mean?3

noun

1

a certain degree of unwillingness“a reluctance to commit himself”

2

the act of pausing uncertainly“there was a hesitation in his speech”

3

indecision in speech or action

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with hesitation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for hesitation, grouped by syllable

Hesitation in a sentence

  • Without a moment's hesitation, they took drastic action against the conspiracy.CM
  • After some hesitation, he laid the book on the desk.CM
  • In real combat, you must not forget that hesitation is a very dangerous thing.FeuDRenais
  • If you have any doubts, let me know without any hesitation.CM
  • Without the slightest hesitation, he sold his own car.NickC
  • Without hesitation, he told his wife the truth.kate15
  • We went on without hesitation, as though we were locals.pip
  • Without hesitation, we set to asking riddles and telling tales.AlanF_US

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Forms of hesitation

as a noun

plural
hesitations