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Definition of Hesitation

• (n.) The act of hesitating; suspension of opinion or action; doubt; vacillation.
• (n.) A faltering in speech; stammering.

Synonyms of Hesitation

• Disinclination
• Falter
• Reluctance
• Fluctuation
• Wavering
• Indisposition
• Swinging
• Swing
• Faltering
• Vacillation
• Waver
• Hesitancy
• Hesitance
• Flicker
• Flutter
• Doubt
• Disbelief
• Incredulity
• Perplexity
• Suspense
• Distrust
• Indecision
• Question
• Suspicion
• Irresolution
• Scruple
• Unbelief
• Misgiving
• Skepticism
• Uncertainty

Antonyms of Hesitation

• Assurance
• Certainty
• Conviction
• Determination
• Resolution
• Belief
• Confidence
• Decision
• Persuasion
• Resolve

Homophones of Hesitation