Definitions for hesitation

hesitation hes·i·ta·tion

Spelling: [hez-i-tey-shuh n]
IPA: /ˌhɛz ɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Hesitation is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 571 anagrams from letters in hesitation (aehiinostt).

Definitions for hesitation

noun

  1. the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear:
  2. a state of doubt or uncertainty.
  3. a halting or faltering in speech.

Origin of hesitation

First recorded in 1615-25, hesitation is from the Latin word haesitātiōn- (stem of haesitātiō). See hesitate, -ion

Examples for hesitation

The provocation is likely to end any hesitation in Britain over launching strikes against ISIS in Iraq.

"Because I wish to learn," I replied, after a moment's hesitation.

“hesitation and half steps have consequences as well—and those remain to be determined,” Panetta said.

“There was a lot of hesitation from Joselito to really trust me,” Miller said.

Now, I get the hesitation some viewers felt about Jones doing this in front of a predominantly white SNL audience.

And, after a second's hesitation: "I'm keeping straight, too."

Between him and her as the victim of the law, there could be no hesitation for choice.

Philip, after a moment's hesitation, followed her, and paused in the doorway.

"You'd better," he said, with quiet decision, cutting short my hesitation.

With some hesitation, I spent some time viewing his material.

Word Value for hesitation
Scrable

13

Words with friends

13

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