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Definition of hesitatingly

hesitatingly

/ˈhɛz.əˌteɪ.tɪŋ.li/
hes · i · tat · ing · ly
Adjective:hesitating
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• adverb

1

In a hesitant, tentative, or uncertain manner; with pauses or reluctance before acting or speaking.

Example

"She stepped hesitatingly onto the stage, unsure of how the audience would receive her speech."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective 'hesitating' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the root verb derives from the Latin 'haesitare', meaning 'to stick fast' or 'to stammer'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hesitatingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hesitatingly
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