B2nounpsychologyemotions
US/ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
a short pause before you do or say something because you are not sure
In context
She answered without hesitation, so I knew she was sure.
There was a moment of hesitation before he opened the door.
Please call us without any hesitation if you need help.
Words that go with hesitation
noun + preposition
- without hesitationHe jumped into the water without hesitation.
- a moment of hesitationAfter a moment of hesitation, she agreed.
- hesitation aboutShe felt some hesitation about moving abroad.
- hesitation inThere was hesitation in the room.
adjective + noun
- slight hesitationI noticed a slight hesitation in his voice.
verb + noun
- show hesitationDo not show any hesitation during the interview.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
without hesitateCorrect: without hesitation