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
Recent Examples on the Web
In Part Two, Chavin further explained his hesitation.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
Gun rights advocates have little hesitation in tinkering with the Second Amendment.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
Gun rights advocates have little hesitation in tinkering with the Second Amendment.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
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 8 May. 2024.
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