HESITATION Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word hesitation. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word hesitation. (close relations)

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hesitant hesitated hesitatingly


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	wavering				adjectiveadj
	noun • indecision in speech or action • the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes adjective satellite • uncertain in purpose or action
	faltering				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • the act of pausing uncertainly adjective satellite • unsteady in speech or action
	reluctance				nounn
	noun • (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance) • a certain degree of unwillingness
	vacillation				nounn
	noun • indecision in speech or action • changing location by moving back and forth
	dithering				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color
	doubt				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the state of being unsure of something • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something verb • consider unlikely • lack confidence in
	indecision				nounn
	noun • doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action • the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
	pause				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • temporary inactivity verb • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing • cease an action temporarily
	qualm				nounn
	noun • uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety) • a mild state of nausea
	reservation				nounn
	noun • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • a statement that limits or restricts some claim • an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly • the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group) • the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance • something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.) • the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion
	uncertainty				nounn
	noun • being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance • the state of being unsure of something
	cunctation				nounn
	noun • the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time
	disinclination				nounn
	noun • that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike • a certain degree of unwillingness
	falter				verbv
	noun • the act of pausing uncertainly verb • be unsure or weak • move hesitatingly, as if about to give way • walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly • speak haltingly
	hesitancy				nounn
	noun • a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something • a certain degree of unwillingness
	indisposition				nounn
	noun • a slight illness • a certain degree of unwillingness
	irresolution				nounn
	noun • doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action • the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
	waver				verbv
	noun • someone who communicates by waving • the act of pausing uncertainly • the act of moving back and forth verb • pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness • be unsure or weak • move hesitatingly, as if about to give way • move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern • move back and forth very rapidly • sway from side to side • give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

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