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Antonyms for hesitance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hez-i-tuh n-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛz ɪ tən si



Definition of hesitance

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin haesitantia (see hesitancy).
  • As in unwillingness : noun indisposition
  • As in disinclination : noun unwillingness to do or believe something
Example sentences :
  • The hesitance over the "von" did not strike his usually keen ear.
  • Extract from : « The Princess Elopes » by Harold MacGrath
  • Ah, that had been the crux of it all, of her doubt, of her hesitance.
  • Extract from : « Parrot & Co. » by Harold MacGrath
  • She could also make clear her reason for hesitance and deliberation.
  • Extract from : « The Shuttle » by Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • Glad with eager eyes on him handed the child to Polly and sat down without a moment's hesitance, avid of what was to come.
  • Extract from : « The Dawn of a To-morrow » by Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • However, as in all cases heretofore, they relied upon the resourcefulness and hesitance of the junior president.
  • Extract from : « The Girl Scouts' Good Turn » by Edith Lavell
  • And, under the influence of his reassuring kindliness, her hesitance and misgivings disappeared.
  • Extract from : « No Clue » by James Hay
  • Her hesitance now made him uneasy; he recognized the necessity of increasing her reliance upon him.
  • Extract from : « No Clue » by James Hay
  • The countenance of both Mr. Palford and his party expressed a certain degree of hesitance.
  • Extract from : « T. Tembarom » by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Synonyms for hesitance

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