Hesitancy Definition & Meaning

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

Usage tips for "hesitancy"

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