hesitation
Translation
hesitation, pause, reluctance
Examples
After a moment's hesitation, she agreed.
After a moment's hesitation, she agreed.
He answered without any hesitation.
He answered without any hesitation.
Grammar Patterns
without hesitation without pausing He answered without any hesitation.
a moment's hesitation a short pause After a moment's hesitation, she agreed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reluctance, uncertainty, doubt; Antonyms: certainty, confidence
Etymology
From the verb 'hesitate' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to hesitate'. If you hesitate, you show hesitation.