hesitated

Meanings

• Verb

  To pause or delay before making a decision or taking an action, often due to uncertainty or doubt.

• Verb

  To experience a feeling of uncertainty or doubt, often before making a decision.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

balbucinate , balbutiate , falter , haw , hem , stammer , stutter , demur , falter , mammer , scruple , waver , falter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hesitated
despised , compelled , relentless , resentful

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Variants

List of all variants of hesitated that leads to same result
hesitate , hesitated , hesitater , hesitaters , hesitates , hesitating , hesitatingly

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Forms

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hesitates, hesitating, hesitates'd

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'hesiter', meaning 'to hesitate, to be uncertain'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hesitation' contains the word 'station', which comes from the Latin word 'statio', meaning 'a stopping place'.

2. In music, a 'hesitation' is a pause or rest in a musical composition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decision-making: The process of making a choice between multiple options.

2. Uncertainty: A state of doubt or lack of clarity regarding a decision or outcome.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hesitation' is often portrayed as a significant moment in decision-making, such as in Hamlet's soliloquy in Shakespeare's play. It can also be used to create suspense and tension in a story.

How to Memorize "hesitated"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing at a crossroads, hesitating before making a decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hesitation' with the feeling of uncertainty or doubt before making a decision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hesitates Before Acting' to remember the definition of the word.

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