hesitancy

/ˈhɛzɪtɪnsi/
/ˈhɛzɪtɪnsi/
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Other forms: hesitancies

Definitions of hesitancy
  1. noun
    a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
    synonyms: hesitance
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    type of:
    diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt
    lack of self-confidence
  2. noun
    a certain degree of unwillingness
    “his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition”
    synonyms: disinclination, hesitation, indisposition, reluctance
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    types:
    sloth, slothfulness
    a disinclination to work or exert yourself
    type of:
    involuntariness, unwillingness
    the trait of being unwilling
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