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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Some Black women expressed hesitancy, concerned that the brand’s original focus and commitment to quality would be compromised.
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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
Levinson-Katz attributed the hesitancy to the lingering effects of higher rates during the summer and concerns surrounding the upcoming presidential election next month.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2024
Moreover, both industries must address consumer hesitancy.
—Larry Gurreri, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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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
Levinson-Katz attributed the hesitancy to the lingering effects of higher rates during the summer and concerns surrounding the upcoming presidential election next month.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2024
Moreover, both industries must address consumer hesitancy.
—Larry Gurreri, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hesitancy
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Even the man hand-picked to manage the conclave, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), might be in the running, despite his reluctance and the fact that he’s been stricken with a crisis of faith of late.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Still, at the same time, Trump has baselessly questioned the voting method and shown reluctance to cast ballots through mail-in voting.Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The team’s response, driven by fear of failure, was to pitch the new idea with hesitation, bracing for challenges and hoping that the CIO’s request would not negatively impact their progress.Thomas Lim, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The polarized national discourse certainly may cause some hesitation among teachers to dive into those discussions, says Ms. Billingham Bock of the Democratic Knowledge Project.Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 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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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
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Michelle Obama put a pause on her power suiting style and opted for her take on casual dressing for a recent campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday ahead of the presidential election.Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
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The administration is ending its tenure with a pause on new U.S. liquified natural gas exports and infrastructure projects.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Hesitancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hesitancy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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