hesitancy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hes·i·tan·cy
noun \-tən(t)-sē\ plural hes·i·tan·cies
Definition of HESITANCY
1
: the quality or state of being hesitant: as a : indecision b : reluctance <took that drastic step only with the greatest hesitancy>
2
: hesitation 1
See Examples of HESITANCY
- <his appointment to the superintendency was confirmed by the school board without the least hesitancy>
- <his hesitancy in pulling over into the next lane while he had a chance resulted in him missing his exit>
First Known Use of HESITANCY
1617
Related to HESITANCY
- Synonyms
- disinclination, hesitance, reluctance, reticence, unwillingness
- Antonyms
- inclination, willingness
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