HESITANCY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a certain degree of unwillingness

Example: a reluctance to commit himself; his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition; after some hesitation he agreed

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

Synonyms

Reluctance, Hesitation, Hesitancy, Indisposition, Hesitance

đź”— Related Words

hesitant – A related word in the same word family.

cy – A related word in the same word family.

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Languages borrow words when cultures meet—through trade, conquest, or collaboration.

➡️ Words that Start with HE

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Words that End with CY ⬅️

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