hesitation

• Substantiv, das das Zögern oder Innehalten vor einer Handlung bezeichnet, oft aus Unsicherheit, Zweifel oder Unwillen. Es kann auch eine kurze Pause oder Verzögerung meinen.

A noun referring to the act of pausing or delaying before doing something, often due to uncertainty, doubt, or reluctance.

1. Pause before actionB1formal

   The act of pausing or delaying before doing something, often due to uncertainty or doubt.

   Zögern

   • She answered without any hesitation.
   • There was a moment of hesitation before he jumped.
   • His hesitation cost them the game.

   Synonymedelaydoubtequivocationindecisionpauseprocrastinationstallinguncertaintyvacillationwaitwavering

   Antonymealacrityimmediacypromptnessreadiness

2. Reluctance or doubtB2formal

   A feeling of uncertainty or unwillingness to do something.

   Zögern

   • He felt some hesitation about accepting the job offer.
   • Her hesitation to speak up was obvious.
   • They had no hesitation in recommending her for the position.

   Synonymedoubtindecisionirresolutionmisgivingreluctanceuncertaintyvacillationwavering

   Antonymealacritycertaintyeagernessreadinesswillingness