Associations to the word «Hesitancy»

Wiktionary

HESITANCY, noun. A pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.

Dictionary definition

HESITANCY, noun. A feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something.
HESITANCY, noun. A certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.