⏸️hesitation

Meaning

the act of pausing or being uncertain before doing something

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example Sentences

After a moment’s hesitation, he answered the question.

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

Example Expressions

without hesitation

Synonyms

pause, reluctance, uncertainty, doubt, indecision

Entry 1

pause, reluctance, uncertainty, doubt

Entry 2

doubt, uncertainty, pause, indecision

Antonyms

certainty, confidence, decisiveness, determination

Entry 1

certainty, confidence, decisiveness

Entry 2

certainty, confidence, decisiveness, determination

Collocations

moment of hesitation, slight hesitation, hesitation in voice, hesitation before action, without hesitation, show hesitation

Entry 1

moment of hesitation, slight hesitation, hesitation in voice, hesitation before action

Entry 2

without hesitation, moment of hesitation, show hesitation

More Example Sentences

I continued to learn without hesitation.

He continued to work without hesitation.

They stopped spending without hesitation.

I stopped complaining without hesitation.

She continued to speak without hesitation.

He stopped interrupting without hesitation.

They stopped making noise without hesitation.

She stopped making excuses without hesitation.

They continued to practice without hesitation.

We stopped blaming each other without hesitation.