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hesitation

hes·i·ta·tion
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hez-i-tey-shuh n]
    • /ˌhɛz ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hez-i-tey-shuh n]
    • /ˌhɛz ɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of hesitation word

  • noun hesitation the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear: His hesitation cost him the championship. 1
  • noun hesitation a state of doubt or uncertainty. 1
  • noun hesitation a halting or faltering in speech. 1
  • noun hesitation The action of pausing or hesitating before saying or doing something. 1
  • noun hesitation pause 1
  • noun hesitation unwillingness 1

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Origin of hesitation

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25, hesitation is from the Latin word haesitātiōn- (stem of haesitātiō). See hesitate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Hesitation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hesitation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

hesitation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hesitation

noun hesitation

  • vacillation — an act or instance of vacillating.
  • pause — a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
  • unwillingness — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
  • reluctance — unwillingness; disinclination: reluctance to speak in public.
  • indecision — inability to decide.

Antonyms for hesitation

noun hesitation

  • eagerness — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
  • perseverance — steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
  • certainty — Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something.
  • confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
  • trust — reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.

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