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tamerai
noun, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[ためら(躊躇)·]
tamerai

English Meaning(s) for ためらい

noun, suru verb
  1. faltering; hesitation

Definition and Synonyms for ためらい

Hesitation indecision in speech or action
Synonyms: ためらい, ためらう, 二の足, 躊躇, 迷い, 迷う
Hesitancy a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
Synonyms: ためらい, ためらう, 二の足, 躊躇
Hesitation the act of pausing uncertainly
Synonyms: ためらい, ためらう
Irresolution doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Synonyms: ためらい, ためらう, 不断, 不決断, 優柔, 優柔不断, 因循, 煮え切らない, 生煮え, 躊躇, 逡巡, 遅疑逡巡

Categories ためらい is a member of

Irresolution doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
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Diffidence lack of self-confidence
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Pause temporary inactivity
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Doubt the state of being unsure of something
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