hesitance (Meaning)

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hesitance (n)

a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

The candidate exhibited hesitance when asked about his controversial views.
Despite his enthusiasm, there was an underlying hesitance in his tone.
The jury showed hesitance in reaching a verdict, deliberating for several hours.
My boss's hesitance to approve my project left me feeling uncertain and anxious.
The patient's hesitance to report symptoms hindered their diagnosis.
The witness hesitated before answering the prosecutor's question, indicating potential reluctance.
The child's hesitance to go to school suggested an underlying fear or anxiety.
The investor's hesitance to make a decision stemmed from a lack of confidence in the market.
The team hesitated to start the project without more planning, recognizing the potential risks.
The politician's hesitance to take a strong stance on the issue drew criticism from both sides.

a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

reluctance, doubt,hesitancy, reticence, skepticism, unwillingness, disinclination, hesitation, wabbling, mistrust

inclination, inclination,willingness, willingness,conviction, certainty, assurance, assurance, surety, surety

The candidate exhibited hesitance when asked about his controversial views.

Despite his enthusiasm, there was an underlying hesitance in his tone.

The jury showed hesitance in reaching a verdict, deliberating for several hours.

My boss's hesitance to approve my project left me feeling uncertain and anxious.