B2
hesitancy vs hesitation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hesitancynoun/ˈhez.ə.tən.si/ | Meaning a feeling of not being sure, which makes you slow to act | Goes with — | Example She spoke with some hesitancy because she was afraid of making a mistake. |
| hesitationnoun/ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a short pause before you do or say something because you are not sure | Goes with without hesitation | Example She answered without hesitation, so I knew she was sure. |
Which word fits?
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