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Synonyms for hesitation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : hez-i-tey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌhɛz ɪˈteɪ ʃən

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Définition of hesitation

Origin :
  • c.1400, from Old French hesitacion or directly from Latin haesitationem (nominative haesitatio) "a hesitation, stammering," figuratively "irresolution, uncertainty," from haesitare "stick fast, remain fixed; stammer in speech," figuratively "hesitate, be irresolute, be at a loss, be undecided," frequentative of haerere "stick, cling," from PIE *ghais-e (cf. Lithuanian gaistu "to delay, tarry"), from root *ghais- "to adhere; hesitate."
  • noun waiting; uncertainty
Example sentences :
  • Philip, after a moment's hesitation, followed her, and paused in the doorway.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • Between him and her as the victim of the law, there could be no hesitation for choice.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • And, after a second's hesitation: "I'm keeping straight, too."
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "You'd better," he said, with quiet decision, cutting short my hesitation.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • "Because I wish to learn," I replied, after a moment's hesitation.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • I have no hesitation whatever in admitting that I have mine.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • The least hesitation or a false movement, and both aviator and craft are in danger.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • Virginia looked up delighted, yet with some hesitation in her manner.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Virginia coloured; and, with some hesitation, answered, "Is it my fault if I cannot forget?"
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He recognized Slade, and, without a moment's hesitation, fired at him with his pistol.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

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