Synonyms for hesitancy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hez-i-tuh n-see

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛz ɪ tən si

Définition of hesitancy

Origin : 1610s, from Latin haesitantia "action of stammering," from haesitantem (nominative haesitans) "stammering," present participle of haesitare (see hesitation).

noun doubt
noun delay

Example sentences :

Dick spoke at once, with a hesitancy that betrayed the depth of his emotion.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

They were doing the "hesitation" with the hesitancy emphasized.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Might he not yet turn to advantage this hesitancy of Crispin's to strike the final blow?
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

For a moment, therefore, in his bearing bravado was tempered with hesitancy.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

It is fair to say that the hesitancy of some was offset by the heroism of others.
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

There is a most unusual nervousness and hesitancy about his manner.
Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

But now he dared betray no hesitancy; he did not even turn to look behind him.
Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro

He ended in a hesitancy, flushing a little at the brow, his lips weakening at the corner.
Extract from : « John Splendid » by Neil Munro

She said the last words with a hesitancy, blushing most warmly.
Extract from : « John Splendid » by Neil Munro

Now that the thing he feared had come, all hesitancy vanished from Grant's manner.
Extract from : « Lords of the North » by A. C. Laut

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