hesitance

noun

hes·i·tance ˈhe-zə-tən(t)s

Synonyms of hesitance next

: hesitancy

Examples of hesitance in a Sentence

sales figures for the month were up, as consumers began to overcome their hesitance about purchasing big-ticket items she mistook my hesitance to mean I didn't like her poem, but I was trying to come up with appropriate words of praise

Recent Examples on the Web

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

The Ransomware Surge and the Cost of Inaction Ransomware also remains a lucrative and low-risk endeavor for cybercriminals, fueled by organizations’ hesitance to disrupt their operations with preventive measures. —

Craig Burland, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 The hesitance is largely due to employer’s compliance and logistics concerns in its implementation, even after the IRS issued additional guidance in August. —

Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Republicans’ hesitance to drive an EV is remarkably strong and sustained. —

Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024 One of the factors weighing on Netanyahu in his hesitance to fire him now has been fear of a second such night. —

Mick Krever, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hesitance