Conviction and Hesitance

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Conviction noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.

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Hesitance is an antonym for conviction.

Nearby Words: convict, convicted, convicting

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

Usage example: sales figures for the month were up, as consumers began to overcome their hesitance about purchasing big-ticket items

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Conviction is an antonym for hesitance.

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