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nounindecision in speech or action
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"after some hesitation he agreed"nouna certain degree of unwillingness
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"there was a hesitation in his speech"nounthe act of pausing uncertainlytype of:
Definition that contains hesitation
- now without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- immediately without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- directly without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- instantly without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- stutter a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
- straightaway without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- forthwith without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- stammer a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
- opine express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
- hesitantly with hesitation; in a hesitant manner