Noun: hesitation ,he-zi'tey-shun
- The act of pausing uncertainly
"there was a hesitation in his speech";
- waver, falter, faltering
- Indecision in speech or action
"His hesitation before answering the question was noticeable";
- vacillation, wavering
- A certain degree of unwillingness
"after some hesitation he agreed";
- reluctance, hesitancy, disinclination, indisposition
Derived forms: hesitations
Type of: indecision, indecisiveness, involuntariness, irresolution, pause, unwillingness
Encyclopedia: Hesitation