slight hesitation

Frequency: 7.814.2 per million words

Refers to a small or minor hesitation, not very noticeable.

hesitationADJECTIVE + hesitation

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slight

Examples (10)

  • I noticed a slight hesitation in his voice before he answered.
  • She reached for the door handle, but with a slight hesitation, she pulled her hand back.
  • The witness showed a slight hesitation when asked about the timeline.
  • After a slight hesitation, he agreed to the terms of the contract.
  • Despite his confident demeanor, a slight hesitation betrayed his underlying uncertainty.
  • The cat paused with a slight hesitation before leaping onto the table.
  • Did you detect a slight hesitation when she said she was fine?
  • The board member's slight hesitation was enough to make everyone reconsider the proposal.
  • He accepted the invitation, though there was a slight hesitation that made me wonder if he really wanted to come.
  • A slight hesitation was her only sign of surprise at the unexpected news.