hesitance
/'hezitəns/ Cách viết khác : (hesitancy) /'hezitənsi/
Definition
Noun: A state or feeling of reluctance, uncertainty, or indecision about taking an action or making a choice. It involves a pause or delay due to doubt or a lack of confidence.
Usage
"Hesitance" is used to describe the internal feeling or the observable quality of being hesitant. It is often followed by a preposition like "in," "about," or "to" when specifying the cause or object of the hesitation. - It is commonly used in formal or written English. - It describes a temporary state of pause before action.
Examples
- There was a noticeable hesitance in her voice when she answered the difficult question.
- His hesitance to commit to the plan made the team reconsider the timeline.
- I sensed some hesitance about the proposal among the committee members.
Advanced Usage
- "Hesitance" vs. "Hesitation": While often used interchangeably, "hesitance" more frequently refers to the inner feeling or character trait of being prone to hesitate. "Hesitation" more often refers to the single act or instance of pausing.
- Her natural hesitance often made her miss opportunities. (Trait)
- After a moment's hesitation, he opened the door. (Single act)
Variants and Related Words
- Hesitancy (noun): A synonym for "hesitance," with identical meaning and usage.
- Hesitant (adjective): Showing or feeling hesitance.
- She was hesitant to accept the offer.
- Hesitate (verb): To pause before saying or doing something because of doubt or uncertainty.
- Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Synonyms
- Reluctance
- Indecision
- Uncertainty
- Doubt
- Diffidence
Antonyms
- Confidence
- Certainty
- Decisiveness
- Assurance
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Without hesitance: Immediately and without any doubt or pause.
- She accepted the challenge without hesitance.
- A moment of hesitance: A brief pause caused by uncertainty.
- His moment of hesitance was all the opponent needed to score.
Noun
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a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
