noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
hesitation; faltering; wavering
Describes a moment of indecision or reluctance before acting or speaking. Often used with verbs like 感じる, 見せる, or in the phrase ためらいもなく (without hesitation).
彼は一瞬のためらいの後、うなずいた。
After a moment's hesitation, he nodded.
ためらいもなく彼女は申し出を受け入れた。
She accepted the offer without hesitation.