hesitation
nounHow many syllables in hesitation?
There are 4 syllables in the word hesitation.How to pronounce hesitation:
Definition of hesitation:
- hesitation (noun):
- a feeling of guilt or regret
- indecision in speech or action.
- an act or instance of hesitating
Synonyms for hesitation:
delay
deliberation
disinclination
dithering
doubt
dubiety
falter
faltering
fumbling
hemming and hawing
hesitance
hesitancy
indecision
indisposition
irresolution
pause
pausing
reluctance
shilly-shallying
stalling
stammering
stumbling
stuttering
temporizing
uncertainty
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Antonyms for hesitation:
agreeableness
agreement
alacrity
amenability
compliance
confidence
consent
desire
disposition
eagerness
enthusiasm
favor
favour
inclination
keenness
leaning
motivation
positiveness
positivity
preparedness
readiness
volition
will
willingness
wish
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