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Synonyms of hesitation

7 similar words

Another word for hesitation is hesitancy. Other synonyms of hesitation are hesitance.

Synonyms and similar words for hesitation

nounAn act of hesitating.

nounDoubt; vacillation.

nounMore synonyms

  • hesitanceThe act or state of hesitating.
  • hesitancyA pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.
  • hold-upA delay or wait.
  • shilly-shallyIndecision; irresolution.

Meaning of hesitation

  1. noun An act of hesitating.
  2. noun Doubt; vacillation.
  3. noun A faltering in speech; stammering.

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Questions about synonyms of hesitation

What is another word for hesitation?
Hesitation has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hesitancy and hesitance.
What does hesitation mean?
Hesitation means an act of hesitating.

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