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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Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.
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Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
After initial hesitation, investors have warmed up to Schumacher’s growth plan.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 2 Dec. 2024
However, the cryptocurrency has since shown signs of hesitation, struggling to push past this milestone.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
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Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
After initial hesitation, investors have warmed up to Schumacher’s growth plan.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 2 Dec. 2024
However, the cryptocurrency has since shown signs of hesitation, struggling to push past this milestone.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 2 Dec. 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 18 Dec. 2024.
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