Definitions

1. verb

to feel or show doubt or uncertainty about what to do or say

“She hesitated before answering the question.”

2. verb

to delay or put off doing something because of uncertainty or fear

“He hesitated to ask for help, fearing rejection.”

3. noun

a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about what to do or say

“Her hesitation was obvious in her body language.”

4. noun

a moment of delay or pause because of uncertainty or fear

“There was a hesitation in the conversation before they made their decision.”