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Hesitation (Noun)

Meaning 1

Indecision in speech or action.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Vacillation
  • Wavering

Hypernyms

  • Indecisiveness
  • Irresolution

Related Words

  • Hesitate (verb)

Meaning 2

The act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Faltering
  • Waver
  • Falter

Related Words

  • Hesitate (verb)

Meaning 3

A certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Indisposition
  • Hesitancy
  • Disinclination
  • Reluctance

Hypernyms

  • Unwillingness
  • Involuntariness

Hyponyms

  • Sloth
  • Slothfulness

Related Words

  • Hesitate (verb)
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