hesitation

esitazione

Pausa prima di fare qualcosa, dovuta a incertezza o preoccupazione.

In inglese semplice: A pause before doing something because you are uncertain or worried.

• He jumped in without hesitation.
• After a brief hesitation, I accepted the offer.
• Her hesitation before opening the door made me nervous.

Sinonimi: pause, delay

Espressioni comuni: without hesitation, moment of hesitation, brief hesitation

esitazione

Breve pausa mentre si parla perché non si sa bene cosa dire.

In inglese semplice: A short pause while speaking because you are unsure what to say.

• There was a hesitation before her answer.
• His hesitation in the middle of the sentence sounded awkward.
• After several hesitations, she finished reading the letter.

Sinonimi: pause

Espressioni comuni: brief hesitation, hesitation in something

incertezza, indecisione

Dubbio che rende difficile decidere o agire con sicurezza.

In inglese semplice: Doubt that makes it hard to decide or act confidently.

• I recommend her without hesitation.
• He expressed hesitation about the new plan.
• Their hesitation disappeared when they saw the results.

Come si usa: hesitation about something (She showed hesitation about signing the contract.)

Sinonimi: doubt, uncertainty, indecision

Contrari: certainty

Espressioni comuni: without hesitation, hesitation about something