How do you use hesitate in a sentence as a noun?

Answer 1

The noun forms for the verb to hesitate are hesitater and hesitation. Example sentences:

He is a hesitater; he waits for the opportunity to pass before deciding to take advantage of it.

There was an awkward hesitation before they were able to raise the curtain.

Answer 2

Her hesitation at the door was evident, as she debated whether to enter or leave.