Hesitancy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hesitancy is a noun meaning A pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.
Meaning
A pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.
Word Forms
- hesitancies
- hesitance
Synonyms for hesitancy
Depending on context, synonyms include hesitation, reluctance, disinclination, indisposition, hesitance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hesitance, hesitation, reluctance, disinclination, indisposition, vacillation.
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