hesitancy

CEFRC1

/hˈɛzɪtənsi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Uncertainty or delay caused by not being sure what to do.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the outcome.

Examples

  • His hesitancy cost him the chance to win the race.

  • His hesitancy to act was noticeable.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

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In context

  • Hesitancy cost them the opportunity.

Synonyms

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Question 1 · Quick check

His blank to speak up cost him the promotion because he seemed unsure.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Latin haesitantia. By surface analysis, hesitant + -cy.