Meaning & use
hesitation
A pause before acting or speaking, caused by uncertainty or reluctance.
See it in a sentence
After a moment's hesitation, she signed the contract.
His hesitation before answering made the interviewer suspicious.
A note on using this word
Often used with "without," as in "without hesitation," to emphasize confidence or quick decision-making.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
decisivenesscertainty
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