heypolyglot
Italian

esitazione

/e.zi.taˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

hesitation

  • A pause or reluctance before saying or doing something due to doubt or uncertainty.

In a sentence

Ha risposto alla domanda difficile senza alcuna esitazione.

She answered the difficult question without any hesitation.

C'è stata una breve esitazione prima della firma del contratto.

There was a brief hesitation before the signing of the contract.

Non mostrare esitazione quando parli davanti a un pubblico.

Do not show hesitation when you speak in front of an audience.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
esitazionefeminine · singular
esitazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly found in adverbial phrases such as 'senza esitazione' (without hesitation).

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