noun
the act or action of hesitating
several persons volunteered without hesitation
Synonyms: hesitancy, indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution, shilly-shally, to-and-fro, vacillation, wavering
Related Word: doubt, dubiety, dubiosity, mistrust, uncertainty; dawdling, delay, procrastination; averseness, indisposition, reluctance
Contrasted words: alacrity, eagerness; courage, mettle, resolution, spirit, tenacity; aplomb, assurance, confidence