hesitation
noun/ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/
/ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/
- [uncountable, countable] the act of being slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
- She agreed without the slightest hesitation.
- He spoke fluently and without unnecessary hesitations.
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- [uncountable] the fact of being worried about doing something, especially because you are not sure that it is right or appropriate
- I have no hesitation in recommending her for the job.
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