hesitance
/ˈhɛzɪtəns/
noun
- The quality or state of being slow to act or speak because of doubt, uncertainty, or reluctance.
- The team's hesitance to adopt the new software cost them valuable time.
- Her hesitance to answer the question made the teacher think she didn't know the material.
- I could see his hesitance as he stood at the edge of the diving board.
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