Also means
wavering
Usage Note
Tentennamento comes from tentennare (to waver, to vacillate) and conveys indecision or lack of resolve. It is stronger than esitazione and often implies repeated or prolonged wavering. The plural i tentennamenti is used for multiple instances of hesitation.
Examples
"Il suo tentennamento ha deluso tutti."
Natural Translation
His hesitation disappointed everyone.

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