hesitancy
noun [ U ] uk/ˈhez.ɪ.tən.si/ us/ˈhez.ə.tən.si/
犹豫，踌躇，迟疑不决
the failure to do something immediately or quickly because you are nervous or not certain
The president is not known for his hesitancy in such matters. 总统在这类问题上从不犹豫不决。
Congress has not shown any hesitancy about spending more money. 国会在增加开支方面没有表现出任何犹豫。
See: hesitant
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- It was important we didn't show hesitancy or fear.
- Sensing my hesitancy, he held out his hand and shook mine firmly.
- There was a note of hesitancy in her voice.