Hesitance (Noun)
Meaning
A feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her hesitance to speak up in class made it difficult for her to participate in discussions.
- After some hesitance, he finally gathered the courage to ask her out on a date.
- The company's hesitance to invest in new technology hindered its ability to compete with other businesses.
- She felt a moment of hesitance before quitting her job to pursue her passion for art.
- His hesitance to trust others was rooted in his past experiences of being betrayed by those close to him.