hesitation

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

Used to describe a very short pause before speaking or acting.

Refers to hesitation that occurs at the very beginning of a process or action.

Indicates a hesitation that lasts for just a moment.

Means almost no hesitation; often used in the phrase 'with little hesitation'.

Describes a long or significant period of hesitation.

A formal way to say you are completely willing to do something.

A common phrase for a very brief pause.

A possessive form with the same meaning as 'a moment of hesitation'.

Used to indicate that after some initial delay or talk, an action is now being taken immediately.

Means to do something immediately and without any doubt or pause.

Indicates that an action was taken following a period of doubt. Often used with quantifiers like 'much' or 'some'.

To feel or perceive someone's hesitation, often intuitively.

To see or become aware of someone's hesitation.

To visually observe someone hesitating.

To detect hesitation in someone's voice.