hesitation
[/ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: hesitations / hesitações
hesitação
1. The action of pausing or being slow to act due to uncertainty or indecision
She spoke without hesitation about her plans.
Ela falou sem hesitação sobre seus planos.
2. A pause or delay in speech or action
There was a moment of hesitation before he answered the question.
Houve um momento de hesitação antes dele responder a pergunta.
3. Lack of confidence or reluctance to do something
His hesitation to commit showed his doubts.
Sua hesitação em se comprometer mostrava suas dúvidas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
without hesitation - sem hesitação (immediately, without doubt)
pause without hesitation - fazer uma pausa sem vacilar
not without hesitation - não sem hesitação (with some doubt or reluctance)
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