/hez'i tay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear: His hesitation cost him the championship.
2. a state of doubt or uncertainty.
3. a halting or faltering in speech.
[ 1615-25; haesitation- (s. of haesitatio ). See HESITATE, -ION ]
Syn. 2. hesitancy, indecision, irresolution, vacillation. 3. stammer.