hesitance

Example Sentences

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Home sales in 2025 were likely once again the worst in roughly three decades, brought about by high buying costs and hesitance to make big-ticket purchases.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Minutes of the Fed’s December meeting recorded that some officials expressed hesitance about additional cuts in the near future, without identifying them by name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

“There may also be hesitance to contact other government organizations due to fear of the unknown or a past negative interaction. Working with law firms and attorneys can also be overwhelming.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

I see the hesitance to come to shows a lot more with people that used to come with their parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Something passes over his face, a hesitance, before he asks, “Could you...maybe you could show me around here sometime? If it wouldn’t disrupt your training?”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray