hesitancy (Meaning)
hesitancy (n)
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
a certain degree of unwillingness
hesitancy (n.)
The act of hesitating, or pausing to consider; slowness in deciding; vacillation; also, the manner of one who hesitates.
A stammering; a faltering in speech.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hesitancy
hesitancy Sentence Examples
- Andrew's hesitancy to speak up in meetings stemmed from his lack of confidence.
- The doctor's hesitancy in diagnosing the patient raised concerns about the severity of the illness.
- With great hesitancy, the CEO announced the company's decision to downsize.
- The team hesitated to embark on the risky project due to budget constraints.
- Emily's hesitancy to embrace the new technology hindered her progress at work.
- The prosecutor faced hesitancy from witnesses to testify against the defendant.
- The judge expressed hesitancy in granting bail due to the defendant's flight risk.
- Despite her initial hesitancy, the bride-to-be embraced her wedding plans with enthusiasm.
- The diplomat's hesitancy to engage with the hostile regime created a diplomatic impasse.
- The politician's hesitancy to take a stance on the controversial issue drew criticism from both sides.
FAQs About the word hesitancy
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something, a certain degree of unwillingnessThe act of hesitating, or pausing to consider; slowness in decidi
reluctance, reticence, unwillingness, hesitation, doubt,hesitance, disinclination, skepticism, uncertainty, mistrust
willingness, inclination, willingness, inclination, surety, certainty,conviction, surety, assurance, certainty
Andrew's hesitancy to speak up in meetings stemmed from his lack of confidence.
The doctor's hesitancy in diagnosing the patient raised concerns about the severity of the illness.
With great hesitancy, the CEO announced the company's decision to downsize.
The team hesitated to embark on the risky project due to budget constraints.
