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What Does Hesitation Mean?

Noun

  • A pause before doing something because you are unsure or nervous.
  • The act of thinking about something before making a decision.

Hesitation — Full Explanation

Hesitation is when you are not sure about what to do. It's like when you want to jump into a pool, but you stop for a moment because you are thinking about it.

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Hesitation Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
हिचक (Hichak)

hichak

संकोच (Sankoch)

sankoch

झिझक (Jhijhak)

jhijhak

kannada
ಹೆಜಿಟೇಶನ್ (Hejiteshan)

Hejiteshan

ಚಿಂತನ (Chintana)

Chintana

ಶಂಕೆ (Shanke)

Shanke

bengali
হচ্ছে (hochhe)

hochhe

দ্বিধা (dvidha)

dvidha

হচ্ছে না (hochhe na)

hochhe na

spanish
hesitación en español

eh-see-tah-syon

duda en español

doo-dah

vacilación en español

vah-see-lah-syon

Hesitation Synonyms

pause delay

Hesitation Antonyms

certainty confidence

Hesitation in Sentences

  • Sometimes I feel hesitation when I try something new.
  • Hesitation can happen when I don't know what to choose.
  • I had a little hesitation before jumping into the pool.
  • When I feel hesitation, I take a deep breath.
  • It's okay to have hesitation; it helps me think.

💬 Hesitation Chat: Listen In!

Overcoming Fear of the Slide

Riyascared.": "I want to try that big slide, but... I feel a little

Aarav: "Why? It's just a slide! Come on!"

Riya: "But what if I fall? I’m not sure."

Aarav: "You won’t! Just look at all the kids having fun!"

Momhesitation before trying new things.": "It's okay to feel unsure. Sometimes we have

Riya: "Hesitation? Is that why I’m feeling this way?"

Aarav: "Yes! But if you take a deep breath, you can do it!"

Riya: "Okay, deep breath... I think I can do it now!"

Aarav: "Yes! Let’s go together!"

Riyahesitation!": "Whee! That was so much fun! I’m glad I pushed through my

Frequently Asked Questions About Hesitation

What does 'hesitation' mean?
Hesitation means to pause before doing something because you are unsure or nervous.
How do you pronounce 'hesitation'?
You pronounce 'hesitation' like this: hez-i-tey-shun.
What is the origin of the word 'hesitation'?
The word 'hesitation' comes from the Latin word 'hesitare', which means to hesitate or to be uncertain.
What is the meaning of 'hesitation' in Bengali?
The word 'hesitation' in Bengali is 'হিচকিচুনি' (Hichkichuni).

Facts & Quotes About Hesitation

Fact: Hesitation means taking a moment to think before you act. It's okay to pause and make sure you're making the right choice!
Proverb: Look before you leap. This means think carefully before you do something.
Quote: "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt