hesitation
//ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən//
Noun
hesitationSingular
hesitationsPlural
1
The action of pausing or delaying before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty or reluctance.
After a moment of hesitation, she accepted the job offer.
2
A pause or faltering in speech.
There was a slight hesitation in her voice when she answered the question.