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Haltingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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haltingly

 

[ หˆhษ”หltษชล‹li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Haltingly describes a way of speaking or doing something with pauses, hesitation, or a lack of confidence. When someone speaks haltingly, their speech may be characterized by frequent interruptions or uncertainty, which can make it difficult for others to follow. This term is often used to convey a sense of struggle or difficulty in communication, whether due to nervousness, lack of knowledge, or other factors.

Synonyms

hesitantly, uncertainly, waveringly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke haltingly at the presentation.
  • He answered the questions haltingly, unsure of his facts.
  • The child narrated the story haltingly, searching for the right words.

Translations

Translations of the word "haltingly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hesitante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคšเค•เคฟเคšเคพเคคเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stockend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terhenti-henti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะฟะธะฝััŽั‡ะธััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niepewnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ‚ใ‚‰ใ„ใชใŒใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉsitant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ titubeante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tereddรผt ederek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ €ํ•˜๋ฉฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฑุฏุฏุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกhavฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกhavo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šน่ฑซๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadrลพano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varkandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั– ะพะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™xirษ™ salaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ titubeante

Etymology

The word 'haltingly' is derived from the adjective 'halting', which comes from the Middle English 'haltin' or 'haltinge', itself originating from the Old English 'haltian', meaning 'to be lame' or 'to limp'. Over time, the meaning evolved to imply a lack of smoothness or continuity, particularly in actions or speech. The adverbial form 'haltingly' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly', which turns adjectives into adverbs, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. The use of 'haltingly' in English literature and speech started to become more prevalent in the 19th century as writers began to describe characters' hesitant or uncertain speech, reflecting broader themes of anxiety, nervousness, and emotional struggle. Today, 'haltingly' is commonly used to describe not just speech, but also any action that is performed with pauses or interruptions, reflecting a sense of difficulty or insecurity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,634 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.