Pagkaosyoso (en. Hesitancy)

/pag-kaw-syo-so/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The state of being uncertain or hesitant.
Because of his hesitancy, he found it difficult to decide which course to take.
Dahil sa pagkaosyoso niya, nahirapan siyang magdesisyon kung anong kursong kukunin.
The tendency to hesitate in making decisions.
His hesitancy caused delays in the project.
Ang pagkaosyoso niya ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa proyekto.
A condition where there is anxiety and fear regarding decisions.
His hesitancy in speaking resulted in a poor impression on people.
Ang pagkaosyoso niya sa pakikipag-usap ay nagresulta sa hindi magandang impresyon sa mga tao.

Etymology

From the word 'kawoso' representing a tendency to hesitate

Common Phrases and Expressions

may cause doubt
might be unsure or uncertain about something
maaring pagdudahan

Related Words

fear
An emotion that causes hesitation in making decisions.
takot

Slang Meanings

Keen or overly curious, sometimes nosy.
Mark's nosiness about other people's lives is annoying.
Ang pagkaosyoso ni Mark sa buhay ng ibang tao ay nakakainis.
Always asking too many questions.
Liza always has questions, she's really nosy.
Laging may tanong si Liza, pagkaosyoso talaga siya.
Inquisitive to the point of being bothersome.
Sometimes people need to know their boundaries regarding their nosiness.
Minsan kailangan lumagay sa lugar ang pagkaosyoso ng mga tao.