hesitation
11hesitation — n. 1) to show hesitation 2) momentary hesitation 3) hesitation about, in (I have no hesitation about throwing him out) * * * [ˌhezɪ teɪʃ(ə)n] in (I have no hesitation about throwing him out) momentary hesitation to show hesitation hesitation… …
12hesitation — [[t]he̱zɪte͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] hesitations 1) N VAR: oft N in ing Hesitation is an unwillingness to do something, or a delay in doing it, because you are uncertain, worried, or embarrassed about it. → See also hesitate He promised there would be no more …
13hesitation — hes|i|ta|tion [ˌhezıˈteıʃən] n [U and C] when someone hesitates ▪ After some hesitation one of them began to speak. without hesitation ▪ He agreed without hesitation. have no hesitation in doing sth ▪ I would have no hesitation in recommending… …
14HÉSITATION — s. f. Incertitude dans l énonciation. Réciter sans hésitation, sans la moindre hésitation. Parler, répondre avec hésitation. Ses fréquentes hésitations fatiguaient l auditoire. Il se dit aussi Du doute, de l indécision qu une personne manifeste …
15HÉSITATION — n. f. Doute, indécision qu’une personne manifeste par ses mouvements, par sa conduite, etc. Mouvement d’hésitation. Longue hésitation. Ses perpétuelles hésitations rendirent sa bonne foi suspecte. Il se dit aussi de l’Incertitude dans… …
16hesitation — noun (C, U) the action of hesitating: After some hesitation one of them began to speak. | have no hesitation in: I would have no hesitation in declining the post. | after/without a moment s hesitation: Without a moment s hesitation she kissed him …
17hesitation */ — UK [ˌhezɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms hesitation : singular hesitation plural hesitations a pause before doing something, or a feeling that you should not do it, especially because you are nervous, embarrassed, or… …
18hésitation — (é zi ta sion ; en vers, de cinq syllabes) s. f. 1° Doute, indécision dans ce qu on doit faire. • Toutes ces paroles que l empereur venait de prodiguer ne prouvaient que son désappointement et qu une grande hésitation le ressaisissait ; car… …
19hesitation — hes|i|ta|tion [ ,hezı teıʃn ] noun count or uncount * a pause before doing something or a feeling that you should not do it, especially because you are nervous, embarrassed, or worried: After a brief hesitation, he answered Yes. have no… …
20hesitation — noun 1. indecision in speech or action (Freq. 4) • Syn: ↑vacillation, ↑wavering • Derivationally related forms: ↑waver (for: ↑wavering), ↑vacillate …
