hesitation
US /ˌhez.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌhez.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
1.
hésitation, doute
the action of pausing or hesitating before saying or doing something
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After a slight hesitation, she agreed to the proposal.
Après une légère hésitation, elle accepta la proposition.
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He spoke without any hesitation.
Il parla sans aucune hésitation.