Use 'hesitancy' to show someone's difficulty in making a decision at a critical moment. Her hesitancy to sign the contract cost her the deal.
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Emotional Weight
'Hesitancy' often implies an emotional struggle or internal conflict, not just logical doubt. His hesitancy to forgive was rooted in years of betrayal.
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Subtle Resistance
It can indicate a silent form of resistance or protest when the hesitancy is deliberate. Her hesitancy to answer signaled her disagreement.