Hesitation Definition

hĕzĭ-tāshən
noun
The act or an instance of hesitating.
American Heritage
A hesitating or feeling hesitant.
Webster's New World
A pause or faltering in speech.
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Other Word Forms of Hesitation

Noun

Singular:
hesitation
Plural:
hesitations

Origin of Hesitation

  • From Latin haesitātiōnem, accusative singular of haesitātiō (“hesitating, stammering”), from haesitō (“hesitate”).

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Hesitation Sentence Examples

  • This time there was no hesitation, no rush.

  • There was a touch of hesitation in his voice.

  • After a brief hesitation, he spoke.

  • After a slight hesitation the door burst open with a cracking blow.

  • After a slight hesitation, she leaned forward and gripped his shoulders.

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Words Starting With

HHEHES

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With H and Ending With N

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