hesitation Sentence Examples
- The speaker hesitated for a moment before delivering the crucial announcement.
- Despite the urgency of the situation, she displayed no hesitation in responding.
- A slight hesitation crept into his voice as he recounted the tragic event.
- The writer paused with hesitation, struggling to find the right words to convey the complex emotions.
- The student hesitated before raising her hand, feeling a surge of nervousness.
- The doctor hesitated to diagnose the condition without further examination.
- The athlete's hesitation at the starting line nearly cost him the race.
- The couple hesitated before committing to a lifetime together, weighing the pros and cons.
- A flicker of hesitation crossed the judge's face before delivering the verdict.
- Despite their hesitation initially, the team ultimately embraced the bold idea and achieved remarkable success.
hesitation Meaning
hesitation (n)
indecision in speech or action
a certain degree of unwillingness
the act of pausing uncertainly
hesitation (n.)
The act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.
A faltering in speech; stammering.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hesitation
Synonyms:
- avoidance
- timidity
- consideration
- debate
- fence-sitting
- second-thought
- reluctance
- arri-re-pens-e
- indetermination
- hawing
- indecisiveness
- incertitude
- unwillingness
- shilly-shally
- shilly-shallying
- procrastination
- indisposition
- misgiving
- timidness
- equivocation
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word hesitation
indecision in speech or action, a certain degree of unwillingness, the act of pausing uncertainlyThe act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt;
hesitance, delay,hesitancy, pause, uncertainty, faltering, deliberation, wobbling, irresolution, doubt
confidence, firmness, certitude, certitude, certainty, firmness, certainty, determination, resolution, determination
The speaker hesitated for a moment before delivering the crucial announcement.
Despite the urgency of the situation, she displayed no hesitation in responding.
A slight hesitation crept into his voice as he recounted the tragic event.
The writer paused with hesitation, struggling to find the right words to convey the complex emotions.
