noun
hesitance
Hesitance (noun) means the state of feeling unsure or reluctant to act.
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The state of feeling unsure or reluctant to act.
"No matter how much one denies it, there is always some hesitance when shooting an intimate scene. But an actor needs to shed inhibitions to look convincing."
— Times of India (2016)
"His hesitance was caused by bad past experiences."
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What is the meaning of hesitance?
"hesitance" (noun) means the state of feeling unsure or reluctant to act.
What is another word for hesitance?
Other words for "hesitance" include hesitancy, hesitation.
What is the opposite of hesitance?
The opposite of "hesitance" is alacrity.
