Synonyms for hesitatingly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : hez-i-teyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛz ɪˌteɪt

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Définition of hesitatingly

Origin : 1620s, from Latin haesitatum, past participle of haesitare (see hesitation). Related: Hesitated; hesitating.

As in doubtfully : adv skeptically

Example sentences :

"I think you oughter make a kick, sir," said Dixon, hesitatingly.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Natives came into camp, at first only the men, hesitatingly; then the women.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

"I do not know what to say to you," I said, hesitatingly, looking down upon him.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

"Y—es," he hesitatingly said, for an untruth he would not tell.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

"Why, I majored in philosophy in college," said Parker, hesitatingly.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

"Well—I don't know about that," replied Mrs. Grey, hesitatingly.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 » by Various

"Ninian, dear," she said very softly and hesitatingly as if she were afraid to say all that was in her mind.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

"Yes, I have had you in mind all along," Henriette hesitatingly replied.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

“Well, the engagement is not yet announced,” said Susan, hesitatingly.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

Then with a frown, hesitatingly: “Well, she is given prominence in the plays and––”
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

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