HESITANCY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

hesitancy

noun

ˈhe-zə-tən(t)-sē

as in reluctance

a lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something his appointment to the superintendency was confirmed by the school board without the least hesitancy

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as in hesitation

a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action his hesitancy in pulling over into the next lane while he had a chance resulted in him missing his exit

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Recent Examples on the Web In Argentina, China has made or promised billions of dollars in currency swaps and investments, providing a crucial lifeline amid skyrocketing domestic inflation and growing hesitancy from international investors. —

Ian Urbina, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024 Despite the hesitancy of some purists, the unofficial cristalino tequila category keeps growing as an increasing number of major brands release their own take on this style. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 July 2024 But from the start, there's been a hesitancy to fully embrace Harris, with some Democrats openly overlooking her. —

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024 Members of the cannabis committee expressed hesitancy to resort to receivership. —

Steph Solis, Axios, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for hesitancy

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