hesitation

US /ˌhez.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌhez.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
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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.
He spoke without any hesitation.
Il parla sans aucune hésitation.