Synonyms: hesitation, falter, faltering, waver
Definition: the act of pausing uncertainly
Usage: there was a hesitation in his speech
Similar words: pause
Definition: temporary inactivity
Synonyms: reluctance, disinclination, indisposition, hesitancy, hesitation
Definition: a certain degree of unwillingness
Usage: a reluctance to commit himself; his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition; after some hesitation he agreed
Similar words: unwillingness, involuntariness
Definition: the trait of being unwilling
Usage: his unwillingness to cooperate vetoed every proposal I made; in spite of our warnings he plowed ahead with the involuntariness of an automaton
Synonyms: hesitation, vacillation, wavering
Definition: indecision in speech or action
Similar words: indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution
Definition: doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Usage: his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost