HESITATION Synonyms
There are 18 synonyms of the word
hesitation.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word hesitation. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word hesitation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HESITATION
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | wavering | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | faltering | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 3 | reluctance | nounn | ||||
| 4 | vacillation | nounn | ||||
| 5 | dithering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 6 | doubt | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | indecision | nounn | ||||
| 8 | pause | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | qualm | nounn | ||||
| 10 | reservation | nounn | ||||
| 11 | uncertainty | nounn | ||||
| 12 | cunctation | nounn | ||||
| 13 | disinclination | nounn | ||||
| 14 | falter | verbv | ||||
| 15 | hesitancy | nounn | ||||
| 16 | indisposition | nounn | ||||
| 17 | irresolution | nounn | ||||
| 18 | waver | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For HESITATION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
hesitation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
indecision
indecisiveness
involuntariness
irresolution
pause
unwillingness
