reluctancy

/rɪˈlʌktənsi/
noun
  1. The state of being unwilling or hesitant to do something.
    • The team's reluctancy to adopt new software slowed down the project.
    • Her reluctancy to speak in public made her avoid the debate team.
    • He showed a clear reluctancy when asked to work overtime on Friday.
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