hesitation
/ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hesitations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act of hesitating
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Doubt; vacillation.
Noun
Examples
She carried out the order without hesitation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hesitation” mean?
An act of hesitating
Is “hesitation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.