Synonyms for falteringly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : fawl-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔl tər

Définition of falteringly

Origin : mid-14c., of unknown origin, possibly from a Scandinavian source (cf. Old Norse faltrask "be burdened, hesitate, be troubled"), or a frequentative of Middle English falden "to fold," influenced by fault. Related: Faltered; faltering.

As in hesitantly : adv dubiously

Example sentences :

"Perhaps not everything is sad," I made answer, falteringly.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

"I have come to speak of it—to ask pardon for it—I was in the wrong," he said, falteringly.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

How falteringly, and with what pathos she used this grand old word now!
Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens

"I can not tell you that, Miss Rogers," answered Bernardine, falteringly.
Extract from : « Jolly Sally Pendleton » by Laura Jean Libbey

"It was because the police believe that Hazel was—was in love with you, Phil," she falteringly said.
Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees

She called to him falteringly, but with such appeal in her tones that he halted and stared at her.
Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day

They could speak of nothing but that; and yet of that they could speak only falteringly.
Extract from : « Our American Holidays: Lincoln's Birthday » by Various

"But—we are keeping Lady Lansmere too long," she said falteringly.
Extract from : « My Novel, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"You are cruel, you are unjust," said Dalibard, falteringly.
Extract from : « Lucretia, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

“I hope your mother is well,” she said at last, falteringly, after a long pause.
Extract from : « Phoebe, Junior » by Mrs [Margaret] Oliphant

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