- a variation of hesitancy.
hesitance
Example Sentences
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He has also expressed displeasure with other allies for their hesitance to get involved in the conflict, including Japan, France and the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Anthropic’s hesitance to give the blanket approval and desire to maintain red lines banning uses for mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons frustrated some administration officials, people familiar with the conversations said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 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
Evercore last week downgraded a number of builders in part on signs of consumer hesitance even as costs have come down.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
I move with hesitance toward the kitchen and notice that the light’s on.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
