Definitions for: Hesitation


[n] the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech"
[n] a certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself"; "after some hesitation he agreed"
[n] indecision in speech or action



Webster (1913) Definition: Hes`i*ta"tion, n. [L. haesitatio: cf. F.
h['e]sitation.]
1. The act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action;
doubt; vacillation.

2. A faltering in speech; stammering. --Swift.

Synonyms: disinclination, falter, faltering, hesitancy, indisposition, reluctance, vacillation, waver, wavering

See Also: indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution, pause, sloth, slothfulness, unwillingness

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