hesitancy
Americannoun
plural
hesitanciesOther Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of hesitancy
From the Latin word haesitantia, dating back to 1610–20. See hesitant, -ancy
Example Sentences
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The study, titled “COVID Vaccine Hesitancy and Risk of a Traffic Crash,” was published in the American Journal of Medicine earlier this month.
From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2022
Hesitancy started to decline as community members explored their legitimate questions with barbers, stylists and others about subjects such as emergency use authorizations and how mRNA-based and other vaccines are made, Quinn adds.
From Scientific American • Mar. 10, 2022
Hesitancy has led to regret in pockets of the state.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2021
Hesitancy over quarantine rules, concerns about sickness and economic uncertainty were all factors for those few who were vacationing.
From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2021
Hesitancy and delay in such a case are worse than the most daring rashness.
From The Art of War by Mendell, George Henry
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