hesitation

• Nom désignant une pause ou un délai avant d'agir, souvent dû à l'incertitude, au doute ou à la réticence ; état de celui qui hésite.

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.

   hésitation avant d'agir

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

   Synonymesdelaydoubtequivocationindecisionpauseprocrastinationstallinguncertaintyvacillationwaitwavering

   Antonymesalacrityimmediacypromptnessreadiness

2. Reluctance or doubtB2formal

   A feeling of uncertainty or unwillingness to do something.

   hésitation

   • 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.

   Synonymesdoubtindecisionirresolutionmisgivingreluctanceuncertaintyvacillationwavering

   Antonymesalacritycertaintyeagernessreadinesswillingness