Hesitancy
noun
The act of being uncertain or unsure about doing something.
His hesitancy about accepting the job offer showed that he was uncertain about the new role.
noun
The delay in speech or action.
The hesitancy in her voice made the others question her sincerity.
noun
The act of being uncertain or unsure about doing something.
His hesitancy about accepting the job offer showed that he was uncertain about the new role.
noun
The delay in speech or action.
The hesitancy in her voice made the others question her sincerity.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Decisive Moments
Use 'hesitancy' to show someone's difficulty in making a decision at a critical moment.
Her hesitancy to sign the contract cost her the deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Hesitancy' often implies an emotional struggle or internal conflict, not just logical doubt.
His hesitancy to forgive was rooted in years of betrayal.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Resistance
It can indicate a silent form of resistance or protest when the hesitancy is deliberate.
Her hesitancy to answer signaled her disagreement.
Pro Tip 1/3Decisive Moments
Use 'hesitancy' to show someone's difficulty in making a decision at a critical moment.
Her hesitancy to sign the contract cost her the deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Hesitancy' often implies an emotional struggle or internal conflict, not just logical doubt.
His hesitancy to forgive was rooted in years of betrayal.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Resistance
It can indicate a silent form of resistance or protest when the hesitancy is deliberate.
Her hesitancy to answer signaled her disagreement.
Pro Tip 1/3Decisive Moments
Use 'hesitancy' to show someone's difficulty in making a decision at a critical moment.
Her hesitancy to sign the contract cost her the deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Hesitancy' often implies an emotional struggle or internal conflict, not just logical doubt.
His hesitancy to forgive was rooted in years of betrayal.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Resistance
It can indicate a silent form of resistance or protest when the hesitancy is deliberate.
Her hesitancy to answer signaled her disagreement.
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into a cure and for them to feed on it and so that process of watching all of that it's just part and parcel of their life and and like I said I don't mean to sound insensitive to those of you that do kind of have a little bit of a sort of stand or for nuts and off but it's a sort of hesitancy to watch something
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Steven Johnson: How...
I mean, if we celebrated the eradication of smallpox the way we celebrate the moon landing, we would have a lot less vaccine hesitancy in the world right now. But I also think it's a mistake to focus exclusively on the march of science
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 246 PIPE...
into a cure and for them to feed on it and so that process of watching all of that it's just part and parcel of their life and and like I said I don't mean to sound insensitive to those of you that do kind of have a little bit of a sort of stand or for nuts and off but it's a sort of hesitancy to watch something
Video examples
Steven Johnson: How...
I mean, if we celebrated the eradication of smallpox the way we celebrate the moon landing, we would have a lot less vaccine hesitancy in the world right now. But I also think it's a mistake to focus exclusively on the march of science
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Quote examples
Toomas Hendrik Ilves
Estonian Politician
Generally, people's fear and hesitancy regarding greater computerization comes from a George Orwell/'1984'-based metaphor of a single computer or data base where all your information is stored, knows everything about you, and can use this information at will and for evil purposes.
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Aaron Rodgers
American Athlete
I think, because of the lack of guaranteed contracts in the league, there's hesitancy to speaking your minds at times. But I feel like there could be a movement beginning where guys are feeling a little more comfortable talking about things that are important to them.
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Britt Robertson
American Actress
I never had a problem with social situations. A lot of times, when people are in school, they can have a little hesitancy because people are mean sometimes. I never had that problem because I never had that experience. So, I had a pretty easy transition.
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Raphael Bob-Waksberg
American Comedian
A lot of the hesitancy to talk about the industry in real, concrete terms is not because of people being afraid of biting the hand that feeds them, and more about the fear that people in the middle of the country will not be interested.
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Barry Levinson
American Director
There is always a hesitancy with actors, and inhibitions can get into the work, so you have to figure out how to make it feel so loose that you can do anything, and if it is not right, that is okay because we'll do it again.
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Charles Schwab
American Businessman
Sometimes my mistake has been hesitancy about acting on the decisions I've made. When's the best time to invest? It's today, not tomorrow.
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Orlando Aloysius Battista
Canadian Scientist
The greatest weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell others how much they love them while they're alive.
Quote examples
Toomas Hendrik Ilves
Estonian Politician
Generally, people's fear and hesitancy regarding greater computerization comes from a George Orwell/'1984'-based metaphor of a single computer or data base where all your information is stored, knows everything about you, and can use this information at will and for evil purposes.
Quote examples
Aaron Rodgers
American Athlete
I think, because of the lack of guaranteed contracts in the league, there's hesitancy to speaking your minds at times. But I feel like there could be a movement beginning where guys are feeling a little more comfortable talking about things that are important to them.
Quote examples
Britt Robertson
American Actress
I never had a problem with social situations. A lot of times, when people are in school, they can have a little hesitancy because people are mean sometimes. I never had that problem because I never had that experience. So, I had a pretty easy transition.
Quote examples
Raphael Bob-Waksberg
American Comedian
A lot of the hesitancy to talk about the industry in real, concrete terms is not because of people being afraid of biting the hand that feeds them, and more about the fear that people in the middle of the country will not be interested.
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Barry Levinson
American Director
There is always a hesitancy with actors, and inhibitions can get into the work, so you have to figure out how to make it feel so loose that you can do anything, and if it is not right, that is okay because we'll do it again.
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Charles Schwab
American Businessman
Sometimes my mistake has been hesitancy about acting on the decisions I've made. When's the best time to invest? It's today, not tomorrow.
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Orlando Aloysius Battista
Canadian Scientist
The greatest weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell others how much they love them while they're alive.
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