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hesitations

[/ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: hesitations
hesitações
1. the action of pausing or being slow to act due to uncertainty or lack of confidence
After several hesitations, she finally decided to accept the job offer.
Após várias hesitações, ela finalmente decidiu aceitar a oferta de emprego.
2. instances of doubt or uncertainty in decision-making
His hesitations about the project were understandable given the risks involved.
Suas hesitações sobre o projeto eram compreensíveis dado os riscos envolvidos.
3. pauses or interruptions in speech
The speaker's hesitations made it difficult to follow his argument.
As hesitações do orador tornaram difícil acompanhar seu argumento.
Synonyms
doubtsuncertaintiesindecisionspausesdelays
Antonyms
certaintiesdecisionsdeterminationsresolutions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hesitações
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
hesitações
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
hesitações
standard usage
Portugal
hesitações
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

without hesitation
no hesitations whatsoever
pause without hesitation
express hesitations
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