Faintheartedness and Hesitancy

Faintheartedness

Faintheartedness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

Hesitancy and faintheartedness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hesitancy" instead a noun "Faintheartedness".

Nearby Word: fainthearted

Hesitancy

Hesitancy noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: his hesitancy in pulling over into the next lane while he had a chance resulted in him missing his exit

Faintheartedness and hesitancy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Faintheartedness" instead a noun "Hesitancy".

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