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hesitation
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. hesitation
  2. 2. indecision
A noun and verb (する) meaning "hesitation" or "to hesitate." It describes the feeling of being reluctant or indecisive about doing something, and can appear in phrases meaning "without hesitation" (躊躇なく).

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I hesitated to take off my shoes when I felt how cold the sand was!

Sentence 2

When I got invited out for dinner, I hesitated thinking about my wallet.

Sentence 3

I have to say, I hesitate to believe that rumor.

Sentence 4

I was about to order another drink, then remembered my checkup and hesitated.

Sentence 5

When they asked "Are you sure you're buying that?", I hesitated a little.