hesitation
noun
hes·i·ta·tion
ˌhe-zə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of hesitating
2
: a pausing or faltering in speech
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Examples of hesitation in a Sentence
one moment's hesitation on my part, and the elusive butterfly was lost to me forever
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For example, a financial services organization rolling out a new product and working to generate sales using only CRM data might overlook early signs of buyer hesitation.
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Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Outwardly, the hesitation appeared an admission of guilt.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
After some hesitation during the holiday season, investors have resumed pouring money into these funds.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 6 Jan. 2025
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Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Outwardly, the hesitation appeared an admission of guilt.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
After some hesitation during the holiday season, investors have resumed pouring money into these funds.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for hesitation
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“Hesitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hesitation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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