hesitation

• Существительное, обозначающее действие паузы или задержки перед совершением чего-либо, часто из-за неуверенности, сомнения или нежелания.

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.

   Колебание

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

   Synonymsdelaydoubtequivocationindecisionpauseprocrastinationstallinguncertaintyvacillationwaitwavering

   Antonymsalacrityimmediacypromptnessreadiness

2. Reluctance or doubtB2formal

   A feeling of uncertainty or unwillingness to do something.

   Нерешительность

   • 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.

   Synonymsdoubtindecisionirresolutionmisgivingreluctanceuncertaintyvacillationwavering

   Antonymsalacritycertaintyeagernessreadinesswillingness