Cryptic crossword clue
Seaman admits hesitation in philosophical activity 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word RUMINATING

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The straight part
We know that "philosophical activity" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case philosophical activity = ruminating.
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What does RUMINATING mean?

RUMINATING verb
  1. To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.
  2. To meditate or reflect.
  3. To meditate or ponder over; to muse on.
RUMINATING noun
  1. An act of pondering over, meditation, or reflection.

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