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hesitance

NOUN

disinclination

Synonyms

STRONG

alienation antipathy aversion demur disfavor dislike displeasure dissatisfaction distaste hatred indisposition objection opposition reluctance repugnance resistance unwillingness

WEAK

disliking disrelish lack of desire lack of enthusiasm loathness

Antonyms

STRONG

approval happiness liking love loving pleasure satisfaction sympathy

WEAK

bent desire enthusiasm incentive inclination leaning willingness

NOUN

unwillingness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aversion diffidence dissatisfaction distaste objection opposition reluctance resistance reticence

STRONG

demurral demurring disinclination trepidation

WEAK

averseness disliking disrelish lack of desire lack of enthusiasm loathness refusal slowness stubbornness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inclination liking love loving pleasure satisfaction willingness

STRONG

approval

Example Sentences

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Minutes of the Fed’s December meeting recorded that some officials expressed hesitance about additional cuts in the near future, without identifying them by name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

“There may also be hesitance to contact other government organizations due to fear of the unknown or a past negative interaction. Working with law firms and attorneys can also be overwhelming.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Several diplomats told AFP that despite Russian criticism and hesitance on the part of other member states, they expect the US draft to be adopted.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

I see the hesitance to come to shows a lot more with people that used to come with their parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

I move with hesitance toward the kitchen and notice that the light’s on.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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