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with hesitation
[/wɪð ˈhɛzɪˌteɪʃən/]
adverbial phrase
com hesitação
1.
in a manner showing doubt, uncertainty, or reluctance
She answered the question with hesitation.
Ela respondeu a pergunta com hesitação.
2.
while pausing or delaying before acting or speaking
He accepted the job offer with hesitation.
Ele aceitou a oferta de emprego com hesitação.
Synonyms
with doubt
hesitantly
reluctantly
uncertainly
without confidence
Antonyms
with confidence
without hesitation
confidently
decisively
unhesitatingly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
com hesitação
standard usage
São Paulo
com hesitação
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
com hesitação
standard usage
Portugal
com hesitação
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
without (a shadow of) doubt
without batting an eye
in two minds about something
hem and haw
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