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without hesitation

[wɪˈðaʊt hɛzɪˈteɪʃən]
adverbial phrase
sem hesitação
1. in a way that shows no doubt or reluctance; immediately and decisively
He accepted the job offer without hesitation.
Ele aceitou a oferta de emprego sem hesitação.
2. promptly and confidently, without pausing to consider
She answered the question without hesitation.
Ela respondeu a pergunta sem hesitação.
NYC Slang
no cap / straight up
Synonyms
without doubtwithout questionreadilywillinglypromptlyimmediatelydecisively
Antonyms
with hesitationreluctantlydoubtfullyuncertainly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem hesitação
most common usage
Brazil
sem titubear
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
sem hesitação
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
sem demora
emphasizes promptness

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the blink of an eye
without batting an eye
without missing a beat
at the drop of a hat
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