hesitation
Translation
hesitation, pause, uncertainty, reluctance
Examples
He answered without any hesitation.
He answered without any hesitation.
After a moment's hesitation, she agreed.
After a moment's hesitation, she agreed.
Grammar Patterns
((without hesitation)) without pausing or showing reluctance He answered without any hesitation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reluctance, uncertainty, doubt; Antonyms: certainty, confidence
Etymology
From Latin 'haesitare', meaning 'to stick fast, to stammer in speech'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone saying 'Heh...' and then stopping. That sound itself is a hesitation.