as in hesitation
lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks
such timidness is surprising in a man as physically imposing as he is
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Noun
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This hesitation is likely due to concerns over potential legal liability if Trump reverses course and enforces the ban afterall.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Does the Trump administration find my hesitation valid and a reason for creating exceptions?—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On trial for murder: The trial of three men linked to a series of robberies and murders that rocked New York’s L.G.B.T.Q. community and spread fear throughout the city began with opening statements.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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As the community grapples with recovery, fears of gentrification loom large.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The neighbors’ concerns were taken seriously by the Planning Commission, which voted in August to deny the project, according to a county staff report.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Jan. 2025
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And recently thousands of physicians and others in health care have signed onto letters echoing these concerns.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Washington does not share this worry, Zelenskyy claimed.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan LeBron, 39, plumbing manager at Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning in the Houston area, said the company started getting homeowner calls Monday about worries of frozen pipes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Participating in rituals and routine has been shown to provide solace against anxiety and grief.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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The students who had higher anxiety tended to be those who treated their pets more like friends or family.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Timidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timidness. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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