1. the quality or state of being hesitant; uncertainty or reluctance in acting or speaking

Examples

• Her hesitancy to speak up in meetings held back her career advancement.
• The doctor noticed the patient’s hesitancy when discussing symptoms.
• There was clear hesitancy in his voice when he agreed to the plan.
• The team’s hesitancy to adopt new technology slowed their progress.
• She overcame her initial hesitancy and joined the debate club.
• His hesitancy about the investment proved to be wise caution.