Definition of Hesitation

a delay due uncertainty

Examples of Hesitation in a sentence

Jumping in without hesitation, the swimmer quickly plunged into the pool.  🔊

Hallie’s hesitation told her teacher that she wasn’t sure about the answer to the problem.  🔊

Hearing the hesitation in the woman’s voice, the salesman tried even harder to get her to buy.  🔊

The super hero stepped in without hesitation and saved all of the people.  🔊

Ursula’s hesitation when asked about her marriage let her family know she wasn’t happy at home.  🔊

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