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Hesitantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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hesitantly

 

[ ˈhɛzɪtəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or behavior

In a hesitant manner; with uncertainty or indecision.

Synonyms

cautiously, doubtfully, reluctantly, tentatively, uncertainly

Examples of usage

  • She hesitantly approached the edge of the cliff.
  • He hesitantly agreed to the proposal.
  • They hesitantly entered the dark room.
  • The child hesitantly raised their hand in class.
  • We hesitantly followed the unfamiliar path.
  • The dog hesitantly sniffed the new food.
  • The actress hesitantly delivered her lines on stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "hesitantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hesitantemente

🇮🇳 संदेहपूर्वक

🇩🇪 zögerlich

🇮🇩 dengan ragu-ragu

🇺🇦 нерішуче

🇵🇱 niepewnie

🇯🇵 ためらいがちに

🇫🇷 hésitamment

🇪🇸 dudando

🇹🇷 tereddütle

🇰🇷 주저하며

🇸🇦 بتردد

🇨🇿 váhavě

🇸🇰 váhavo

🇨🇳 犹豫地

🇸🇮 obotavljajoče

🇮🇸 hikandi

🇰🇿 күдіктеніп

🇬🇪 ეძახდა

🇦🇿 tərəddüdlə

🇲🇽 dudando

Etymology

The word 'hesitantly' is derived from the verb 'hesitate', which comes from the Latin word 'hesitare', meaning 'to hesitate, to be undecided'. The adverb 'hesitantly' first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century, evolving from the adjective 'hesitant'. It has been used to describe actions or behaviors done with uncertainty or indecision.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,115, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.