Synonyms for hesitantly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : hez-i-tuh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛz ɪ tənt

Définition of hesitantly

Origin : 1640s, probably a back-formation from hesitancy, or else from Latin haesitantem. Related: Hesitantly.

adv dubiously

Example sentences :

Hesitantly, he reached out and touched a button on the intercom.
Extract from : « A Matter of Magnitude » by Al Sevcik

"Yes," said he, hesitantly, with a backward glance into the room.
Extract from : « When Life Was Young » by C. A. Stephens

"I believe we did, on several occasions," Egavine said hesitantly.
Extract from : « The Star Hyacinths » by James H. Schmitz

Trigger said hesitantly, "Those people who were chasing this car—"
Extract from : « Legacy » by James H Schmitz

Then hesitantly continuing: "If you could spare an hour or two this afternoon——?"
Extract from : « Stubble » by George Looms

We all looked at each other intently, and I went on hesitantly.
Extract from : « The Chamber of Life » by Green Peyton Wertenbaker

"Why, it's—it's a sickish, acid sort of odour," said Colton hesitantly.
Extract from : « The Flying Death » by Samuel Hopkins Adams

“I suppose you were looking for the hide-out,” he said hesitantly.
Extract from : « Ticktock and Jim » by Keith Robertson

Only then did he move, hesitantly, toward the infernally fierce light.
Extract from : « The Small World of M-75 » by Ed M. Clinton, Jr.

Then, far behind, single footsteps followed them hesitantly.
Extract from : « Queen of the Flaming Diamond » by Leroy Yerxa

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