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Topic: Feelings

herpes

IPA: /ˈhɜːr.piz/

KK: /ˈhɜr.piz/

noun

Definition: A group of viral infections that cause small, painful blisters on the skin or mucous membranes.

Example: She was diagnosed with herpes after experiencing painful sores.

herself

IPA: /hərˈsɛlf/

KK: /hɜrˈsɛlf/

pronoun

Definition: A word used to refer back to a female person or animal that has already been mentioned, often for emphasis or to indicate that she is doing something for herself.

Example: She bought herself a new dress for the party.

hesitance

IPA: /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

KK: /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being unsure or indecisive about something.

Example: Her hesitance to speak in public made her miss the opportunity to share her ideas.

hesitancy

IPA: /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

KK: /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone is unsure or slow to act because they are uncertain or afraid.

Example: Her hesitancy to speak in front of the crowd was evident.

hesitant

IPA: /ˈhɛzɪtənt/

KK: /ˈhɛzɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Not sure or uncertain about something, often causing a delay in making a decision or taking action.

Example: She was hesitant to speak up in the meeting because she wasn't sure if her idea was good.

hesitantly

IPA: /ˈhɛzɪtəntli/

KK: /ˈhɛsɪtəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows uncertainty or lack of confidence; doing something slowly or with pauses because of doubt.

Example: She spoke hesitantly, unsure of how her words would be received.

hesitate

IPA: /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/

KK: /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To pause before doing something because you are unsure or uncertain.

Example: She hesitated before answering the question.

hesitater

IPA: /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtə/

KK: /ˈhɛzɪˌteɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who is unsure or slow to make a decision.

Example: She is a hesitater when it comes to making big choices.

hesitatingly

IPA: /hɛˈzɪteɪtɪŋli/

KK: /hɛˈzɪteɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows uncertainty or indecision before acting or speaking.

Example: She spoke hesitatingly, unsure of how her words would be received.

hesitation

IPA: /ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A delay or pause in making a decision or speaking, often because of uncertainty or doubt.

Example: She showed hesitation before answering the difficult question.

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