Doubt and Hesitance

Doubt

Doubt noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

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

Hesitance

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

Doubt and hesitance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Doubt" instead a noun "Hesitance".
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