Ingles

hesitation

gb/hˌɛzɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/hˌɛzɪtˈeɪʃən/
B1 Ingles
~ 4000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 state
1

Pause caused by uncertainty

A short stop before doing or saying something because you are not sure or do not want to.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] shows hesitation before [doing something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hesitation' with 'pause', but 'hesitation' specifically suggests uncertainty or reluctance, not just any stop.
Mga kasingkahulugan
pause (A general stop in action, not necessarily caused by uncertainty.) | reluctance (Emphasizes unwillingness rather than the act of pausing itself.)
Mga kasalungat
decisiveness (Shows quick and firm decision-making without delay.) | confidence (The feeling that removes the need for hesitation.)
Mga kolokasyon
without hesitation |moment of hesitation |slight hesitation |show hesitation |after some hesitation
Mga tema
emotions |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She answered without hesitation, confident in her choice.
  • After a brief hesitation, he stepped onto the stage.
  • There was a moment of hesitation before she knocked on the door.
  • His hesitation made everyone wonder if he was hiding something.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He spoke without hesitation.
  • After a short hesitation, she said yes.
  • I saw his hesitation before he started.
  • There was no hesitation in her voice.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
hesitation
IPA
GB/hˌɛzɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/hˌɛzɪtˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
hes - it - a - tion (4 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: hesitation
  • Plural: hesitation, hesitations
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
hesitations noun
Core family
hesitate verb B1 hesitant adjective hesitantly adverb
Related words
hesitancy noun
Negative and opposite forms
unhesitating adjective unhesitatingly adverb
Mga ekspresyon

after some hesitation

1
/ˈæftɚ sˈʌm hˌɛzɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Following a pause from doubt

After waiting or pausing because you are not sure what to do.

Mga Halimbawa
  • After some hesitation, she decided to tell the truth.
  • He agreed to help after some hesitation.

show hesitation

1
/ʃˈoʊ hˌɛzɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Display signs of uncertainty

To act in a way that shows you are not sure about what to do.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He showed hesitation before signing the contract.
  • She showed no hesitation when asked to speak.

without hesitation

1
/wɪðˈaʊt hˌɛzɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Immediately and confidently

To do something right away and with confidence, without stopping to think or doubt.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She accepted the job offer without hesitation.
  • Without hesitation, he jumped into the water to save the child.

without hesitation

2
/wɪðˈaʊt hˌɛzɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Do something immediately and confidently

To do something right away without stopping to think or doubt.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She accepted the offer without hesitation.
  • He jumped into the water without hesitation.

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