Hesitancy and Willingness

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

Usage example: his appointment to the superintendency was confirmed by the school board without the least hesitancy

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Willingness is an antonym for hesitancy.

Willingness noun - Cheerful readiness to do something.

Usage example: his unhesitating willingness to take on the tough assignments has earned him the status of the president's right-hand man

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Hesitancy is an antonym for willingness.

Nearby Words: willing, willingly

initial hesitancy

initial willingness

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