# hesitating

Pronunciation: say "HEZ-i-tay-ting" /ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of hesitate. — present participle and gerund of hesitate
   - Simple: Present participle of hesitate. Use this form for an action happening right now or paused in doubt.
   - _The witness was hesitating over every detail of her account._
   - _Hesitating between two job offers, he turned to friends for advice._

## Noun

2. A pause or delay before acting, caused by uncertainty or reluctance.
   - Simple: A short pause before doing something because you are unsure.
   - _Her hesitating cost the team valuable seconds in the relay._
   - _There was a moment of hesitating before he agreed to the plan._

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