Definition of hesitations Hesitations

/hɛˌzʌtejˈʃʌnz/ - [hezuteyshunz] -

We found 3 definitions of hesitations from 2 different sources.

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What does hesitations mean?

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  • hesitations (Noun)
    Plural of hesitation.

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Noun

Plural: hesitations

hesitation - the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech"
  waver, falter, faltering
  pause temporary inactivity
hesitation - indecision in speech or action
  vacillation, wavering
  indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost"
hesitation - a certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed"
  reluctance, hesitancy, disinclination, indisposition
  involuntariness, unwillingness the trait of being unwilling; "his unwillingness to cooperate vetoed every proposal I made"; "in spite of our warnings he plowed ahead with the involuntariness of an automaton"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • hesitation (n.)
    The act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.
  • hesitation (n.)
    A faltering in speech; stammering.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • hesitation
    A delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear.
  • hesitation
    A certain degree of unwillingness.
  • hesitation
    Indecision in speech or action.

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