1
as in reluctance
a lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something
his appointment to the superintendency was confirmed by the school board without the least hesitancy
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as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action
his hesitancy in pulling over into the next lane while he had a chance resulted in him missing his exit
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Recent Examples of hesitancy
But Gregory is still concerned about Janine’s hesitancy.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2024
Nonprofits and fundraisers must account for the impact of every dollar—which can create a natural hesitancy to experiment with new technology.
—Mike Gianoni, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Some Black women expressed hesitancy, concerned that the brand’s original focus and commitment to quality would be compromised.
—Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
The iPhone Pro audience knows that the promise of AI is not as strong a draw as actually shipping with AI, which no doubt influences the hesitancy of consumers to buy the premium device.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2024
Nonprofits and fundraisers must account for the impact of every dollar—which can create a natural hesitancy to experiment with new technology.
—Mike Gianoni, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Some Black women expressed hesitancy, concerned that the brand’s original focus and commitment to quality would be compromised.
—Essence, 11 Oct. 2024
The iPhone Pro audience knows that the promise of AI is not as strong a draw as actually shipping with AI, which no doubt influences the hesitancy of consumers to buy the premium device.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hesitancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hesitancy
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Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This indicates a reluctance to take responsibility and hampers collaboration.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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While the women are coming in oozing with persona and charisma, there is still a sense of hesitation in trying to mark their territory.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In new partnerships, there’s often a sense of hesitation as both sides gauge each other’s commitment.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hollywood’s hesitance to fully embrace non-English programming remains a barrier, but that seems to have fallen this year.Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
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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
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Ahmed said that as long as the platforms’ approach to false and misleading content remain the same, a temporary pause on political ads during election week is likely to have little impact.Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The latest: In response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests orchestrated by Coinbase related to the pause letters, the FDIC responded with the descriptions of 23 different communications entered into evidence last week in a case over the records.Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Hesitancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hesitancy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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