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单词 cunctation
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Definition of cunctation in English:

cunctation

noun kʌŋ(k)ˈteɪʃ(ə)nkəNGkˈtāSHən
rare
  • The action of delaying or putting off doing something.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • We advise you practice no cunctation in preparing for your future.
    • Fleury's cunctations were disgusting to the ardent mind.
    • There are some people who like to see you post next chapters without any vexing cunctations.
    • Celerity ought to be contempered with cunctation.
    • Our capacity for cunctation is one of our most powerful and characteristic weapons.
    Synonyms
    indecisiveness, indecision, irresoluteness, lack of resolution, hesitancy, hesitation, tentativeness

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin cunctatio(n-), from cunctari 'to delay': see -ation.

Definition of cunctation in US English:

cunctation

nounkəNGkˈtāSHən
rare
  • The action or an instance of delaying; tardy action.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • We advise you practice no cunctation in preparing for your future.
    • There are some people who like to see you post next chapters without any vexing cunctations.
    • Fleury's cunctations were disgusting to the ardent mind.
    • Our capacity for cunctation is one of our most powerful and characteristic weapons.
    • Celerity ought to be contempered with cunctation.
    Synonyms
    indecisiveness, indecision, irresoluteness, lack of resolution, hesitancy, hesitation, tentativeness

Origin

Late 16th century: from Latin cunctatio(n-), from cunctari ‘to delay’: see -ation.

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