hesitation
noun
hes·i·ta·tion
ˌhe-zə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of hesitating
2
: a pausing or faltering in speech
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Examples of hesitation in a Sentence
one moment's hesitation on my part, and the elusive butterfly was lost to me forever
Recent Examples on the Web
In the video, a man, dressed in black clothes with a gray scarf, black hat and white shoes, could be seen walking up to the porch with no hesitation, bending down and swiping a white envelope before turning to walk away.
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
So, there’s some kind of hesitation toward reality.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
So, there’s some kind of hesitation toward reality.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hesitation
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“Hesitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hesitation. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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