English Word · Intermediate
hesitating
hesitation
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "hesitation".
Example
Miss Martin, after sundry hesitatings and coughings, with a preparatory choke or two, […] commenced a species of treble chirruping […]
Miss Martin, after sundry hesitatings and coughings, with a preparatory choke or two, […] commenced a species of treble chirruping […]
Practice tips
- Practice hesitating out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.