Definition of hesitation

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Hesitation (n.) The act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.

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Hem :: Hem (interj.) An onomatopoetic word used as an expression of hesitation, doubt, etc. It is often a sort of voluntary half cough, loud or subdued, and would perhaps be better expressed by hm..
Hesitation :: Hesitation (n.) A faltering in speech; stammering.
Hesitatingly :: Hesitatingly (adv.) With hesitation or doubt.
Faltering :: Faltering (n.) Falter; halting; hesitation.
Falter :: Falter (v. t.) To utter with hesitation, or in a broken, trembling, or weak manner..
Misdoubt :: Misdoubt (n.) Irresolution; hesitation.
Promt :: Promt (superl.) Done or rendered quickly, readily, or immediately; given without delay or hesitation; -- said of conduct; as, prompt assistance..
Indecision :: Indecision (n.) Want of decision; want of settled purpose, or of firmness; indetermination; wavering of mind; irresolution; vacillation; hesitation..
Hesitate :: Hesitate (v. t.) To utter with hesitation or to intimate by a reluctant manner.
Pause :: Pause (n.) Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt.
Stammer :: Stammer (v. t.) To utter or pronounce with hesitation or imperfectly; -- sometimes with out.
Haw :: Haw (n.) An intermission or hesitation of speech, with a sound somewhat like haw! also, the sound so made..
Hesitation :: Hesitation (n.) The act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.
Ultimatum :: Ultimatum (n.) A final proposition, concession, or condition; especially, the final propositions, conditions, or terms, offered by either of the parties in a diplomatic negotiation; the most favorable terms a negotiator can offer, the rejection of which usually puts an end to the hesitation..
Sticked :: Stick (v. i.) To cause difficulties, scruples, or hesitation..
Scruple :: Scruple (n.) Hesitation as to action from the difficulty of determining what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or hesitation proceeding from motives of conscience..
Smooth :: Smooth (superl.) Flowing or uttered without check, obstruction, or hesitation; not harsh; voluble; even; fluent..
Hem :: Hem (n.) An utterance or sound of the voice, hem or hm, often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention..
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
Falter :: Falter (v. i.) Hesitation; trembling; feebleness; an uncertain or broken sound; as, a slight falter in her voice..
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