hesitantly (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛzɪtəntli/
Definition
In a tentative or unsure way, often due to doubt, fear, or reluctance.
Examples
She hesitantly approached the dark, unfamiliar door, wondering what lay behind it.
He answered the difficult question hesitantly, trying to choose his words carefully.
The child hesitantly reached out for the puppy, unsure if it would bite.
How to Use hesitantly
- speak hesitantly (collocation)
- To speak with pauses or uncertainty. — "She spoke hesitantly about her difficult past."
- move hesitantly (collocation)
- To move slowly or with uncertainty. — "The deer moved hesitantly into the clearing."
- answer hesitantly (collocation)
- To reply with doubt or reluctance. — "He answered hesitantly when asked about his grades."
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