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hesitance

UK/'hezɪtəns/US/'hezitәns/
C2

Definitions

n.

Uncertainty or reluctance in acting.

踌躇,犹豫。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
hesitstick, cling, adhere
+
-anceto go, to walk
=hesitance

hesit (stuck) + -ance (noun) = "reluctance." A less common variant of hesitancy/hesitation.

Root her still carries 28 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.show hesitance表现出犹豫
  • 2.overcome hesitance克服犹豫

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There was a clear hesitance in her voice.

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