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hesitancy

hesitancy
Noun
pl: hesitancies

This term describes a psychological state of reluctance or a physical pause, often rooted in anxiety, doubt, or a desire for caution. It carries a softer, more internal connotation than hesitation, which often refers to the specific act of pausing. While hesitation is the event, hesitancy is the underlying quality or disposition of the person.

In professional or medical contexts, such as vaccine hesitancy, the word describes a systemic pattern of reluctance rather than a momentary lapse in decision-making. It suggests a lingering state of uncertainty that persists over time.

Meanings

Nounhesitancy

The quality of being reluctant or unwilling to do something immediately due to uncertainty or fear.

Her hesitancy to commit to the project stemmed from a lack of funding.

Nounhesitancy

A pause or delay in speech or action caused by uncertainty or nervousness.

The speaker's slight hesitancy before answering the question suggested he was choosing his words carefully.

Examples

There is a noticeable hesitancy in his voice whenever he talks about the accident.

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There is a noticeable hesitancy in his voice whenever he talks about the accident.

I felt a sudden hesitancy before stepping onto the stage for the first time.

School Life

I felt a sudden hesitancy before stepping onto the stage for the first time.

Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant challenge for public health officials.

Health

Vaccine hesitancy remains a significant challenge for public health officials.

Why is there such hesitancy to sign the contract if the terms are fair?

Business

Why is there such hesitancy to sign the contract if the terms are fair?

She spoke with a slight hesitancy that betrayed her nervousness.

Romance

She spoke with a slight hesitancy that betrayed her nervousness.

I wonder if my hesitancy to act will cost me this opportunity.

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I wonder if my hesitancy to act will cost me this opportunity.

The detective noted the suspects hesitancy when asked about his whereabouts.

Detective

The detective noted the suspects hesitancy when asked about his whereabouts.

His hesitancy to commit to a date made her feel unwanted.

Romance

His hesitancy to commit to a date made her feel unwanted.

A moment of hesitancy can be fatal in a high speed chase.

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A moment of hesitancy can be fatal in a high speed chase.

Related Words

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