Apprehension and Hesitance

Apprehension

Apprehension noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.

Hesitance and apprehension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hesitance" instead a noun "Apprehension".

Hesitance

Hesitance noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.

Apprehension and hesitance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Hesitance".
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Hesitance and Apprehension. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/hesitance
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