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as in reluctance
a lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something
sales figures for the month were up, as consumers began to overcome their hesitance about purchasing big-ticket items
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as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action
she mistook my hesitance to mean I didn't like her poem, but I was trying to come up with appropriate words of praise
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Recent Examples of hesitance
Dasha led the melodic charge with short phrases that captured the character’s hesitance.
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
That could indicate a hesitance to cut rates because lower rates can give inflation more fuel.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
This is partly a reflection of the collapse of studio interest in newsy documentaries as well as hesitance around a movie that condemns Israeli policies.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Some Republican lawmakers have expressed hesitance to focus on a DOGE dividend rather than lowering the national deficit or expanding tax cuts, according to Forbes.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
That could indicate a hesitance to cut rates because lower rates can give inflation more fuel.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
This is partly a reflection of the collapse of studio interest in newsy documentaries as well as hesitance around a movie that condemns Israeli policies.
—Marc Tracy, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Some Republican lawmakers have expressed hesitance to focus on a DOGE dividend rather than lowering the national deficit or expanding tax cuts, according to Forbes.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hesitance
Noun
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Although inquiries are strong, the path to wider adoption is slow due to strict price constraints and a general reluctance from brands to take risks.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 May 2025
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Wade on Butler On his podcast, Heat legend Dwyane Wade addressed an issue with Jimmy Butler that occasionally surfaced during his time with the Heat: a perplexing reluctance to shoot in some games.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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That’s where the Oracle of Omaha’s other main hesitation with real estate factors in: Buying property is often a hassle.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Lionel says yes, and before more than a few moments go by the two have tumbled into bed, without fear or hesitation.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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The gaming industry has been hit hard in recent years with layoffs, delayed funding and investor hesitancy.—
Chris Hewish,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That’s due to several factors, such as challenges related to cost and access and hesitancy among some cardiologists and primary care physicians.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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Live recordings, put on pause during the pandemic, haven’t yet restarted.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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An extended pause in scheduling student visas could lead to delays that may disrupt college, boarding-school or exchange students’ plans to enroll in summer and fall terms.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Hesitance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hesitance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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