Hesitatingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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hesitatingly
[ หhษzษชหteษชtษชลli ]
manner of speaking
Hesitatingly refers to the manner in which someone speaks or acts with pauses or uncertainty, often reflecting a lack of confidence or fear. This adverb is used to describe actions or speech that are not assertive, often indicating doubt or reluctance. When someone is hesitant, they might weigh their words carefully before expressing them, leading to a faltering or wavering delivery. It can suggest that the speaker is unsure about what to say or is concerned about the reaction they might receive.
Synonyms
reluctantly, tentatively, uncertainly, waveringly.
Examples of usage
- She replied hesitatingly to the question.
- He walked hesitatingly to the stage.
- The child spoke hesitatingly, unsure of the answer.
- They nodded hesitatingly, still unsure of their decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "hesitatingly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hesitante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเค เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช zรถgernd
๐ฎ๐ฉ ragu-ragu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐะณะฐััะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ wahaฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใชใใ
๐ซ๐ท hรฉsitant
๐ช๐ธ titubeando
๐น๐ท tereddรผt ederek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ็นํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุฑุฏููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ vรกhavฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ vรกhavo
๐จ๐ณ ็น่ฑซๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ oklevajoฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ hika
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะบัาฑััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแฃแกแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลรผbhษ ilษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ titubeando
Etymology
The word 'hesitatingly' originates from the root word 'hesitate', which stems from the Latin 'haesitare', meaning 'to stick fast' or 'to be uncertain'. The term made its way into the English language in the early 18th century, initially appearing in texts as a way to describe someone who is unsure or reluctant to act. Over time, 'hesitating' was transformed into the adverb form 'hesitatingly' to convey the manner in which an action is performed. The suffix '-ly' is a common formation in English that turns adjectives into adverbs, indicating the nature of an action. The notion of hesitation has been linked to indecision, fear, or caution, which are emotions that have been present in human communication across cultures and time periods. Today, 'hesitatingly' is often used in both spoken and written contexts to convey a nuanced understanding of a person's confidence or certainty in their actions or words.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,158, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29157 lassie
- 29158 hesitatingly
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- 29160 manoeuvred
- 29161 uncharacteristically
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